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And in this thing we know, that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

He that saith that he knoweth God, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and truth is not in him.

But the charity of God is perfect verily in him, that keepeth his word [Forsooth who keepeth his word, verily in him is perfect charity]. In this thing we know, that we be in him, if we be perfect in him.

He that saith, that he dwelleth in him, he oweth to walk, as he walked.

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Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers

We know(A) that we have come to know him(B) if we keep his commands.(C) Whoever says, “I know him,”(D) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.(E) But if anyone obeys his word,(F) love for God[a] is truly made complete in them.(G) This is how we know(H) we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.(I)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 John 2:5 Or word, God’s love