1 John 5:2-4
King James Version
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
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1 John 5:2-4
English Standard Version
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.
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1 John 5:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 (A)By this we know that (B)we love the children of God, when we love God and [a]follow His commandments. 3 For (C)this is the love of God, that we (D)keep His commandments; and (E)His commandments are not burdensome. 4 For [b]whoever has been (F)born of God (G)overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
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- 1 John 5:2 Lit do
- 1 John 5:4 Lit everything that
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