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1 John 5

1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God: and whosoever loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • him G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that begat G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that is begotten G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

2 Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • By G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • we know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • the children G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription

3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • grievous G926 (βαρύς) — weighty, i.e. (fig) burdensome, grave

4 For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • whatsoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • overcometh G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the victory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the victory G3529 (νίκη) — conquest (abstractly), i.e. (figuratively) the means of success
  • that overcometh G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…

5 And who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he that overcometh G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • he that believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not with the water only, but with the water and with the blood.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • he that came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • by G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • by G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • water G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • that beareth witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

7 And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is the truth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
  • that bear record G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • heaven G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • heaven G3772 (οὐρανός) — the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • the Word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • these G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

8 For there are three who bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and the three agree in one.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • three G5140 (τρεῖς) — "three"
  • that bear witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • earth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • earth G1093 (γῆ) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe (including the occupants in each application)
  • the Spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • the water G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the water G5204 (ὕδωρ) — water (as if rainy) literally or figuratively
  • the blood G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the blood G129 (αἷμα) — blood, literally (of men or animals), figuratively (the juice of grapes) or specially (the atoning blood of Christ); by implication, bloodshed, also kindred
  • these G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • agree G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • one G1520 (εἷς) — one
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for the witness of God is this, that he hath borne witness concerning his Son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • we receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • the witness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the witness G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • of men G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he hath testified G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that believeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • He that believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the witness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the witness G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath made G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he believeth G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the record G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the record G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • gave G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

11 And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the record G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the record G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • to us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

12 He that hath the Son hath the life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not the life.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

13 These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • have I written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the name G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • of the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye may know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye may believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

14 And this is the boldness which we have toward him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he heareth us:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the confidence G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the confidence G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • in G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • we ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • according to G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • he heareth G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

15 and if we know that he heareth us whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions which we have asked of him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • we ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • the petitions G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the petitions G155 (αἴτημα) — a thing asked or (abstractly) an asking
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we desired G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

16 If any man see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and God will give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: not concerning this do I say that he should make request.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
  • a sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
  • he shall ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he shall give G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • for them that sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
  • There is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • I do G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • he shall pray G2065 (ἐρωτάω) — to interrogate; by implication, to request
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • it G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • unto G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

18 We know that whosoever is begotten of God sinneth not; but he that was begotten of God keepeth himself, and the evil one toucheth him not.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • We know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • sinneth G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • he that is begotten G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • keepeth G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • wicked one G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • toucheth G680 (ἅπτομαι) — properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. to touch (in many implied relations)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

19 We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • lieth G2749 (κεῖμαι) — to lie outstretched (literally or figuratively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • wickedness G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • is come G2240 (ἥκω) — to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hath given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • an understanding G1271 (διάνοια) — deep thought, properly, the faculty (mind or its disposition), by implication, its exercise
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • we may know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • him that is true G228 (ἀληθινός) — truthful
  • we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the true G228 (ἀληθινός) — truthful
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

21 My little children, guard yourselves from idols.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
  • keep G5442 (φυλάσσω) — to watch, i.e. be on guard (literally of figuratively); by implication, to preserve, obey, avoid
  • yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • idols G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • idols G1497 (εἴδωλον) — an image (i.e. for worship); by implication, a heathen god, or (plural) the worship of such
  • Amen G281 (ἀμήν) — properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)