Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
the Third Sunday after Easter
the Third Sunday after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament Abbott's NT
Copyright Statement
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Bibliographical Information
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on 1 John 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/1-john-3.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on 1 John 3". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (55)New Testament (18)Individual Books (8)
Verse 3
Verse 3
Purifieth himself; that is, his hope of being hereafter joined to Christ in happiness and glory, leads him to seek now to resemble him in character.
Verse 5
Verse 5
He was manifested; Christ was manifested, that is, appeared upon this earth.
Verse 6
Verse 6
Whosoever sinneth; that is, willingly and habitually.
Verse 15
Verse 15
Is a murderer; in the spirit and temper of his mind.
Verse 16
Verse 16
To lay down our lives, to be willing to lay them down.
Verse 18
Verse 18
Not--in word, neither in tongue, not in empty professions.
Verse 19
Verse 19
And hereby; that is, by the habitual temper and spirit of our minds.
Verse 20
Verse 20
Our heart; our conscience.