³⁵ And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ^(A)“This is ^[a]My beloved Son. ^(B)Hear Him!”

⁹ And ^(A)having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him,

The Test of Knowing Him

³ Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.

² By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and ^(A)keep His commandments. ^3 (B)For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And ^(C)His commandments are not burdensome.

Jesus Promises Another Helper

^15 (A)“If you love Me, ^[a]keep My commandments.