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Sunday, December 22nd, 2024
the Fourth Week of Advent

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Bible Commentaries
1 John 4

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Introduction

1:2 report (b-15) which (c-21) Hostis . as Matthew 7:24 . The character, not merely the statement of the fact, 'which was such a one as that.'

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Verse 2

4:2 know (a-3) Ginosko . and so throughout chapter. see 1 Corinthians 8:1 .

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Verse 7

4:7 begotten (b-19) Or 'is born.' as ch. 3.9.

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Verse 9

4:9 us (c-4) 'In our case,' in respect of us. The idea of the love of God remains absolute. only it has been shown 'as respects us in this,' &c.

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Verse 12

4:12 us. (d-24) En , 'of which we are the objects;' but it is more than 'towards.'

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Verse 16

4:16 to (d-13) En , 'of which we are the objects;' but it is more than 'towards.'

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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on 1 John 4". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/1-john-4.html. 1857-67.

Bible Commentaries1 John 4

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Introduction

Verse 2

Verse 7

Verse 9

Verse 12

Verse 16

Bible Commentaries
1 John 4