^2 (A)By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. ³ For ^(B)this is the love of God, that we ^(C)keep his commandments. And ^(D)his commandments are not burdensome. ⁴ For ^(E)everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—^(F)our faith.

¹¹ These things I have spoken to you, ^(A)that my joy may be in you, and that ^(B)your joy may be full.