⁹ In this the love of God was made manifest (displayed) where we are concerned: in that God sent His Son, the only begotten or ^[a]unique [Son], into the world so that we might live through Him.

¹⁰ In this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins.

⁹ God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

³ What we have seen and [ourselves] heard, we are also telling you, so that you too may ^[a]realize and enjoy fellowship as partners and partakers with us. And [this] fellowship that we have [which is a ^[b]distinguishing mark of Christians] is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ (the Messiah).