Bible Commentaries
1 John 3

Introduction

Overview

1 John 3:1, He declares the singular love of God towards us, in making us his sons; 1 John 3:3, who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments; 1 John 3:11, as also to love one another as brethren.

Verse 1

what: 1 John 4:9, 1 John 4:10, 2 Samuel 7:19, Psalms 31:19, Psalms 36:7-9, Psalms 89:1, Psalms 89:2, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 3:18, Ephesians 3:19

that: Jeremiah 3:19, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Romans 8:14-17, Romans 8:21, Romans 9:25, Romans 9:26, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 3:29, Galatians 4:5, Galatians 4:6, Revelation 21:7

the world: John 15:18, John 15:19, John 16:3, John 17:25, Colossians 3:3

Reciprocal: Genesis 23:6 - a mighty prince Exodus 2:10 - and he Deuteronomy 7:7 - The Lord Deuteronomy 14:1 - the children Deuteronomy 32:6 - thy father 1 Samuel 18:23 - a light 1 Kings 8:27 - But will Esther 2:7 - took Song of Solomon 1:5 - black Isaiah 56:5 - and a Isaiah 64:4 - have not Malachi 3:17 - and I Matthew 7:11 - how Matthew 22:30 - in the Matthew 23:9 - for Mark 10:30 - an hundredfold John 1:10 - knew John 1:26 - whom John 11:36 - Behold John 14:21 - that loveth John 17:23 - and hast Acts 9:21 - amazed Romans 1:7 - God Romans 5:2 - and rejoice Romans 9:8 - are counted Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing Galatians 4:8 - when Galatians 4:31 - we Ephesians 1:5 - unto Ephesians 1:18 - is Ephesians 2:19 - household Ephesians 4:6 - God Ephesians 5:1 - as Philippians 2:15 - sons Colossians 1:12 - partakers Colossians 1:23 - the hope 1 Thessalonians 3:11 - God 1 Thessalonians 5:8 - the hope Hebrews 2:10 - many Hebrews 6:11 - of hope James 1:9 - in 1 John 3:2 - now are we the 1 John 4:16 - we

Verse 2

now are we the: 1 John 3:1, 1 John 5:1, Isaiah 56:5, Romans 8:14, Romans 8:15, Romans 8:18, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 4:6

it: Psalms 31:19, Romans 8:18, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 4:17

what: Psalms 17:15, Romans 8:29, 1 Corinthians 15:49, Philippians 3:21, 2 Peter 1:4

when: Malachi 3:2, Colossians 3:4, Hebrews 9:28

for: Job 19:26, Psalms 16:11, Matthew 5:8, John 17:24, 1 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Reciprocal: Genesis 23:6 - a mighty prince Exodus 28:2 - glory Exodus 29:43 - sanctified Numbers 14:14 - art seen Deuteronomy 14:1 - the children 1 Kings 10:7 - I believed 2 Chronicles 9:6 - the one half Job 37:19 - we Psalms 63:3 - Because Psalms 73:25 - Whom Psalms 90:17 - And let Isaiah 33:17 - eyes Isaiah 64:4 - have not Hosea 1:10 - Ye are the sons Matthew 13:38 - the good Matthew 17:4 - it is Matthew 22:30 - in the Mark 9:5 - it is Mark 12:25 - but Luke 9:32 - they saw Luke 20:36 - the children of God John 14:3 - I will John 20:17 - your Father Romans 8:4 - That Romans 8:19 - the manifestation Romans 8:23 - waiting Romans 9:8 - are counted 1 Corinthians 1:7 - coming 1 Corinthians 13:9 - General 1 Corinthians 15:53 - put 2 Corinthians 5:1 - we know 2 Corinthians 5:8 - present 2 Corinthians 6:18 - a Father Galatians 4:31 - we Ephesians 4:24 - after Ephesians 5:1 - as Colossians 3:3 - hid 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - good 1 Timothy 6:14 - until Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:13 - the glorious Titus 2:14 - purify Hebrews 2:10 - many Hebrews 10:34 - in yourselves that ye have Hebrews 12:14 - no man 1 Peter 1:5 - ready 1 Peter 5:1 - a partaker 1 Peter 5:4 - appear 1 John 2:28 - when 1 John 3:6 - whosoever Revelation 1:7 - and every Revelation 22:4 - they

Verse 3

every: Romans 5:4, Romans 5:5, Colossians 1:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 3:7, Hebrews 6:18

purifieth: Acts 15:9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Peter 1:4, 2 Peter 3:14

even: 1 John 2:6, 1 John 4:17, Matthew 5:48, Luke 6:36, Hebrews 7:26

Reciprocal: Psalms 17:15 - with Psalms 71:14 - But Proverbs 21:8 - but Matthew 5:8 - for John 14:3 - I will John 15:18 - General Romans 8:24 - saved 1 Corinthians 13:13 - hope Ephesians 2:12 - having Ephesians 4:4 - as Ephesians 4:24 - righteousness Philippians 4:8 - are pure 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - and patience 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - effectually 1 Timothy 1:5 - a pure 2 Timothy 2:21 - purge Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 2:13 - blessed James 3:17 - first James 4:8 - purify 1 Peter 1:3 - unto 1 Peter 1:13 - hope 1 John 3:7 - even 1 John 5:18 - keepeth Revelation 22:4 - they Revelation 22:14 - Blessed

Verse 4

committeth: 1 John 3:8, 1 John 3:9, 1 Kings 8:47, 1 Chronicles 10:13, 2 Corinthians 12:21, James 5:15

transgresseth: Numbers 15:31, 1 Samuel 15:24, 2 Chronicles 24:20, Isaiah 53:8, Daniel 9:11, Romans 3:20, Romans 4:15, James 2:9-11

for: 1 John 5:17, Romans 7:7-13

Reciprocal: Leviticus 11:4 - unclean unto you Isaiah 42:21 - he will Romans 5:13 - but sin Romans 7:5 - which Philippians 3:9 - which is of the

Verse 5

he: 1 John 1:2, 1 John 4:9-14, John 1:31, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:20

to: 1 John 1:7, Isaiah 53:4-12, Hosea 14:2, Matthew 1:21, John 1:29, Romans 3:24-26, Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Timothy 1:15, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 9:26, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:24, Revelation 1:5

in: 1 John 2:1, Luke 23:41, Luke 23:47, John 8:46, John 14:30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 7:26, Hebrews 9:28, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 Peter 3:18

Reciprocal: Job 7:21 - take away Psalms 130:8 - he shall redeem Isaiah 42:21 - he will Isaiah 53:9 - deceit John 19:4 - that ye Acts 3:26 - in Galatians 2:17 - is Hebrews 9:14 - without Hebrews 10:4 - take 1 John 1:8 - say 1 John 2:29 - he is 1 John 3:8 - this purpose

Verse 6

abideth: 1 John 2:28, John 15:4-7

whosoever: 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 2:4, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 5:18, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Corinthians 4:6, 3 John 1:11

Reciprocal: Ezekiel 3:21 - if thou Hosea 6:6 - the 1 John 1:8 - say 1 John 2:6 - he

Verse 7

let: 1 John 2:26, 1 John 2:29, Romans 2:13, 1 Corinthians 6:9, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 6:8, Ephesians 5:6, James 1:22, James 2:19, James 5:1-3

he that: Psalms 106:3, Ezekiel 18:5-9, Matthew 5:20, Luke 1:75, Acts 10:35, Romans 2:6-8, Romans 2:13, Romans 6:16-18, Ephesians 5:9, Philippians 1:11, 1 Peter 2:24

even: 1 John 3:3, 1 John 2:1, Psalms 45:7, Psalms 72:1-7, Hebrews 1:8, Hebrews 7:2, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16

Reciprocal: Exodus 38:8 - the laver Psalms 15:2 - worketh Psalms 112:4 - righteous Proverbs 11:19 - righteousness Proverbs 12:28 - General Isaiah 5:7 - he looked Isaiah 26:7 - way Isaiah 33:15 - that walketh Ezekiel 14:20 - by Ezekiel 18:9 - is just Ezekiel 18:22 - in his Luke 1:6 - walking Luke 6:47 - doeth Acts 24:25 - righteousness 2 Corinthians 6:13 - I speak 2 Timothy 2:19 - depart 1 John 3:10 - whosoever

Verse 8

He that: 1 John 3:10, 1 John 5:19,*Gr: Matthew 13:38, John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2

for: 2 Peter 2:4, Jude 1:6

this purpose: 1 John 3:5, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 27:1, Mark 1:24, Luke 10:18, John 12:31, John 16:11, Romans 16:20, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 20:3, Revelation 20:10, Revelation 20:15

Reciprocal: Numbers 21:9 - when he Judges 14:6 - rent him Isaiah 5:7 - he looked Isaiah 40:10 - with strong hand Isaiah 49:25 - Even Daniel 9:24 - finish Micah 7:19 - subdue Zechariah 3:2 - the Lord said Matthew 6:13 - deliver Matthew 12:29 - General Mark 3:27 - General Mark 5:7 - that Mark 7:29 - General Mark 7:30 - she found Luke 1:71 - we Luke 3:7 - O generation Luke 4:34 - art Luke 8:28 - I beseech Luke 8:35 - and found Luke 11:22 - General John 1:34 - this John 3:8 - so John 6:70 - and one John 8:34 - Whosoever John 8:38 - and ye Acts 10:38 - healing Acts 13:10 - thou child Acts 26:18 - and from Romans 1:3 - his Son Galatians 2:17 - are found Colossians 1:13 - the power 1 Timothy 1:15 - that James 3:15 - devilish 1 Peter 1:20 - but 1 Peter 5:8 - the devil 1 John 1:2 - was manifested 1 John 3:4 - committeth 1 John 3:12 - of Revelation 12:9 - the Devil

Verse 9

born: 1 John 2:29, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 5:1, 1 John 5:4, 1 John 5:18, John 1:13

for: Job 19:28, 1 Peter 1:23

and he: Matthew 7:18, Acts 4:20, Romans 6:2, Galatians 5:17, Titus 1:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 39:9 - sin Leviticus 11:37 - sowing seed Psalms 119:3 - General Zephaniah 3:13 - not Matthew 5:45 - ye Matthew 13:38 - the good John 3:3 - Except John 3:6 - that John 3:8 - so 1 Corinthians 13:13 - abideth Galatians 1:10 - persuade Ephesians 5:9 - righteousness James 1:18 - with 1 Peter 1:3 - hath 1 John 3:4 - committeth 1 John 3:6 - whosoever 1 John 4:4 - are

Verse 10

the children of God: 1 John 5:2, Luke 6:35, Romans 8:16, Romans 8:17, Ephesians 5:1

and: Matthew 13:38, John 8:44, Acts 13:10

whosoever: 1 John 3:7, 1 John 3:8, 1 John 2:29

is: 1 John 4:3, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 4:6, 1 John 5:19, John 8:47, 3 John 1:11

neither: 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:15, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:21

Reciprocal: Genesis 3:15 - thy seed Genesis 4:2 - a keeper Genesis 37:4 - hated him Deuteronomy 13:13 - the children Deuteronomy 14:1 - the children Psalms 112:4 - righteous Proverbs 11:19 - righteousness Isaiah 26:7 - way Isaiah 57:3 - sons Ezekiel 14:20 - by Ezekiel 16:3 - Thy birth Zephaniah 3:13 - not Matthew 3:7 - O generation Matthew 5:22 - his brother Matthew 6:14 - General Matthew 7:18 - cannot Matthew 12:34 - generation Matthew 25:41 - prepared Luke 16:8 - children of light John 13:35 - General Acts 24:25 - righteousness Romans 12:10 - kindly Ephesians 2:2 - the children Ephesians 5:9 - righteousness Hebrews 13:1 - General 1 John 4:7 - let

Verse 11

this: 1 John 1:5, 1 John 2:7, 1 John 2:8

message: or, commandment, 1 Timothy 1:5,*Gr.

that we: 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:21, John 13:34, John 13:35, John 15:12, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:8, 2 John 1:5

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 11:4 - against Isaiah 59:15 - he that Matthew 23:35 - the blood of righteous Acts 7:26 - ye are 1 Corinthians 6:6 - brother 1 Thessalonians 3:12 - love Hebrews 11:4 - faith 1 John 3:23 - love

Verse 12

as: Genesis 4:4-15, Genesis 4:25, Hebrews 11:4, Jude 1:11

of: 1 John 3:8, 1 John 2:13, 1 John 2:14, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 13:38

And: 1 Samuel 18:14, 1 Samuel 18:15, 1 Samuel 19:4, 1 Samuel 19:5, 1 Samuel 22:14-16, Psalms 37:12, Proverbs 29:27, Matthew 27:23, John 10:32, John 15:19-25, John 18:38-40, Acts 7:52, 1 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 Peter 4:4, Revelation 17:6

and his: Matthew 23:35, Luke 11:51, Hebrews 11:4, Hebrews 12:24

Reciprocal: Genesis 4:1 - I have Genesis 4:8 - Cain rose Genesis 27:41 - hated Genesis 37:4 - hated him Exodus 20:13 - General Leviticus 19:17 - hate 1 Samuel 18:29 - Saul became 1 Samuel 19:2 - delighted 2 Samuel 4:11 - when wicked 2 Chronicles 21:4 - slew all 2 Chronicles 21:13 - hast slain Psalms 37:14 - slay Psalms 38:20 - because Proverbs 27:3 - but Proverbs 27:4 - but Proverbs 29:10 - The bloodthirsty Ecclesiastes 4:4 - every Isaiah 59:15 - he that Ezekiel 18:10 - a shedder Matthew 5:10 - are Matthew 25:45 - Inasmuch Matthew 27:4 - What Mark 15:10 - for envy John 7:7 - but John 8:40 - now John 8:44 - are John 17:11 - but John 17:14 - the world 2 Corinthians 6:14 - for Ephesians 4:31 - with Ephesians 5:2 - walk 2 Thessalonians 2:8 - that James 3:16 - every 1 John 5:18 - wicked

Verse 13

Marvel not: Ecclesiastes 5:8, John 3:7, Acts 3:12, Revelation 17:7

if: Matthew 10:22, Matthew 24:9, Mark 13:13, Luke 6:22, Luke 21:17, John 7:7, John 15:18, John 15:19, John 16:2, John 16:33, John 17:14, Romans 8:7, 2 Timothy 3:12, James 4:4

Reciprocal: Proverbs 29:10 - The bloodthirsty Proverbs 29:27 - General Isaiah 66:5 - Your Romans 12:2 - be not Galatians 6:10 - especially 1 John 2:9 - and hateth

Verse 14

We know: 1 John 2:3, 1 John 5:2, 1 John 5:13, 1 John 5:19, 1 John 5:20, 2 Corinthians 5:1

we have: Luke 15:24, Luke 15:32, John 5:24, Ephesians 2:1, Ephesians 2:5

because: 1 John 2:10, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:21, 1 John 5:2, Psalms 16:3, Matthew 25:40, John 13:35, John 15:12, John 15:17, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 1:15, Colossians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 3:8, 2 Peter 1:7

that loveth: 1 John 2:9, 1 John 2:11, 1 John 4:20, Proverbs 21:16

Reciprocal: Genesis 13:8 - brethren Psalms 15:4 - but Psalms 119:63 - a companion Psalms 122:6 - they shall Psalms 133:1 - how good Matthew 5:22 - his brother Matthew 25:42 - General Luke 7:5 - he loveth John 3:36 - that believeth on John 13:34 - A new John 18:37 - Every Acts 6:3 - brethren Romans 5:13 - but sin Romans 16:8 - my Galatians 5:6 - faith Philippians 1:7 - I have you in my heart Colossians 1:13 - and Colossians 3:12 - mercies Titus 1:8 - a lover of good 1 John 2:8 - which 1 John 3:10 - neither 1 John 3:19 - hereby 2 John 1:5 - that we

Verse 15

hateth: Genesis 27:41, Leviticus 19:16-18, 2 Samuel 13:22-28, Proverbs 26:24-26, Matthew 5:21, Matthew 5:22, Matthew 5:28, Mark 6:19, Acts 23:12, Acts 23:14, James 1:15, James 4:1, James 4:2

hath: John 4:14, Galatians 5:21, 1 Peter 1:23, Revelation 21:8

Reciprocal: Genesis 4:2 - a keeper Deuteronomy 15:9 - sin unto thee 1 Samuel 19:4 - sin against Zechariah 7:10 - imagine John 3:36 - that believeth on Ephesians 4:31 - with 1 John 3:10 - neither

Verse 16

perceive: 1 John 4:9, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 20:28, John 3:16, John 10:15, John 15:13, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, Ephesians 5:25, Titus 2:13, 1 Peter 1:18, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18, Revelation 1:5, Revelation 5:9

and we: 1 John 2:6, 1 John 4:11, John 13:34, John 15:12, John 15:13, Romans 16:4, Philippians 2:17, Philippians 2:30

Reciprocal: Genesis 44:33 - instead Leviticus 16:10 - to make Deuteronomy 15:7 - thou shalt Deuteronomy 15:11 - Thou shalt Deuteronomy 15:15 - General Judges 5:18 - their lives 1 Chronicles 21:17 - let thine Psalms 112:9 - dispersed Proverbs 24:11 - General Song of Solomon 5:4 - my bowels Ezekiel 18:7 - hath given Matthew 5:42 - General Matthew 25:35 - I was an Mark 8:34 - follow Mark 14:7 - ye have Luke 10:31 - he passed Luke 10:37 - Go Luke 11:41 - rather Luke 12:17 - shall John 14:24 - that John 21:17 - Feed Acts 2:44 - had Acts 20:24 - neither Romans 5:7 - scarcely 1 Corinthians 13:4 - is kind 1 Corinthians 13:5 - seeketh 2 Corinthians 4:12 - death 2 Corinthians 8:4 - the ministering 2 Corinthians 13:14 - the love Galatians 1:4 - gave Galatians 4:15 - if Galatians 5:13 - but Ephesians 6:20 - boldly 1 Thessalonians 2:8 - but 2 Thessalonians 2:16 - which James 2:16 - one 1 Peter 2:21 - leaving 2 Peter 1:7 - brotherly 1 John 4:16 - we

Verse 17

whoso: Deuteronomy 15:7-11, Proverbs 19:17, Isaiah 58:7-10, Luke 3:11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 2 Corinthians 8:14, 2 Corinthians 8:15, 2 Corinthians 9:5-9, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:18, Hebrews 13:16

shutteth: Proverbs 12:10, *marg. Proverbs 28:9

how: 1 John 4:20, 1 John 5:1

Reciprocal: Genesis 43:30 - his bowels Leviticus 25:35 - then Deuteronomy 10:19 - General Deuteronomy 24:19 - may bless Deuteronomy 26:13 - I have not Ruth 2:16 - General 1 Kings 3:26 - her bowels 2 Chronicles 28:15 - clothed Job 31:17 - the fatherless Psalms 25:6 - thy tender mercies Psalms 77:9 - shut up Psalms 125:4 - Do good Proverbs 3:9 - General Proverbs 14:21 - he that hath Proverbs 14:31 - but Proverbs 17:5 - mocketh Proverbs 19:7 - yet Proverbs 24:11 - General Ecclesiastes 11:3 - the clouds Song of Solomon 5:4 - my bowels Isaiah 63:15 - thy bowels Ezekiel 33:31 - for with Matthew 6:2 - when Matthew 26:11 - ye have Mark 12:31 - Thou Mark 12:44 - all her Luke 1:78 - tender Luke 11:41 - rather John 5:42 - that Acts 2:45 - parted Romans 12:13 - Distributing 1 Corinthians 13:5 - seeketh 1 Corinthians 16:1 - the saints 2 Corinthians 6:12 - in your 2 Corinthians 7:15 - inward affection is 2 Corinthians 8:8 - prove 2 Corinthians 9:12 - only Galatians 2:10 - that Ephesians 1:15 - love Philippians 1:8 - in Colossians 3:12 - bowels Philemon 1:20 - refresh Hebrews 6:10 - work James 1:27 - To visit 1 John 2:15 - the love 1 John 4:11 - General

Verse 18

My: 1 John 2:1

let: Exodus 33:21, Matthew 25:41-45, Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 6:1, Galatians 6:2, Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Thessalonians 1:3, James 2:15, James 2:16, 1 Peter 1:22

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 10:19 - General Judges 19:20 - let all thy wants Ruth 2:16 - General 2 Chronicles 28:15 - clothed Job 31:19 - General Proverbs 3:9 - General Proverbs 19:7 - yet Isaiah 32:17 - quietness Isaiah 58:7 - to deal Ezekiel 33:31 - for with Luke 7:5 - and Luke 7:47 - she Luke 10:27 - and thy John 14:21 - that hath John 19:27 - took Acts 9:39 - and showing Acts 16:34 - when Romans 15:18 - by word 1 Corinthians 5:8 - but 2 Corinthians 6:6 - love 2 Corinthians 6:13 - I speak Philippians 4:8 - are true Colossians 3:17 - in word 2 Thessalonians 2:17 - in Hebrews 6:10 - work Hebrews 10:24 - love James 3:17 - hypocrisy 1 Peter 3:8 - love as brethren 1 John 4:21 - General 2 John 1:1 - whom 3 John 1:1 - whom

Verse 19

hereby: 1 John 3:14, 1 John 1:8, John 13:35, John 18:37

shall: 1 John 3:21, Isaiah 32:17, Hebrews 6:10, Hebrews 6:11, Hebrews 10:22

assure: Gr. persuade, Romans 4:21, Romans 8:38, 2 Timothy 1:12, Hebrews 11:13

Reciprocal: Job 8:6 - thou wert Job 11:15 - lift up Job 31:37 - as a Psalms 119:56 - because Proverbs 20:27 - spirit Daniel 6:22 - forasmuch Matthew 28:20 - them Luke 7:5 - and John 19:27 - took Romans 2:15 - accusing Romans 8:16 - with our Romans 9:1 - my conscience Romans 14:5 - persuaded 2 Corinthians 1:12 - our rejoicing 2 Corinthians 5:1 - we know Galatians 6:4 - rejoicing Colossians 2:2 - of the full Hebrews 10:19 - Having 1 Peter 3:8 - love as brethren 2 Peter 1:10 - to make 1 John 2:3 - hereby 1 John 4:17 - we may

Verse 20

if: Job 27:6, John 8:9, Acts 5:33, Romans 2:14, Romans 2:15, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 14:24, 1 Corinthians 14:25, Titus 3:11

God: 1 John 4:4, Job 33:12, John 10:29, John 10:30, Hebrews 6:13

and: Psalms 44:20, Psalms 44:21, Psalms 90:8, Psalms 139:1-4, Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 23:24, John 2:24, John 2:25, John 21:17, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 2:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 3:10 - and I was 1 Samuel 3:13 - which he knoweth 1 Samuel 24:5 - David's heart 2 Samuel 24:10 - David's heart 1 Kings 2:44 - Thou knowest Job 9:3 - he cannot Job 9:21 - yet would Job 9:32 - not a man Job 13:15 - but I will Job 22:26 - lift up Psalms 66:19 - General Psalms 119:2 - keep Psalms 119:6 - shall I Psalms 145:18 - call upon Jeremiah 12:3 - knowest Matthew 21:25 - Why 1 Corinthians 11:28 - let a 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - he may 1 Timothy 2:8 - lifting Hebrews 10:22 - an evil

Verse 21

1 John 2:28, 1 John 4:17, Job 22:26, Job 27:6, Psalms 7:3-5, Psalms 101:2, 1 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Timothy 2:8, Hebrews 4:16, Hebrews 10:22

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:1 - What have 1 Samuel 24:5 - David's heart 2 Samuel 24:10 - David's heart 2 Kings 20:3 - in truth Psalms 17:1 - Hear Psalms 99:7 - kept Psalms 119:6 - shall I Isaiah 38:3 - I have Isaiah 58:9 - shalt thou Jeremiah 12:3 - knowest Matthew 7:21 - that Luke 11:28 - General John 9:31 - and doeth John 15:10 - ye keep Romans 8:27 - according Romans 14:22 - Happy 1 Corinthians 11:28 - let a 2 Corinthians 13:5 - Examine 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - in the 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - he may 1 John 3:19 - shall 1 John 5:14 - this

Verse 22

whatsoever: 1 John 5:14, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 34:4, Psalms 34:15-17, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 66:18, Psalms 66:19, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Proverbs 15:29, Proverbs 28:9, Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 55:6, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 29:12, Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7, Matthew 7:8, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-13, John 9:31, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 16:23, John 16:24, James 1:5, James 5:16

because: 1 John 3:23, 1 John 3:24, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:25, Matthew 17:5, John 15:10, Acts 17:30, Acts 20:21

do: John 6:29, John 8:29, John 9:31, Philippians 4:18, Colossians 1:10, Hebrews 13:21

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:37 - General 2 Kings 20:3 - in truth Psalms 78:7 - keep Psalms 99:7 - kept Proverbs 16:7 - please Proverbs 19:16 - keepeth the Isaiah 38:3 - I have Isaiah 58:9 - shalt thou Ezekiel 18:11 - that Matthew 18:19 - That if Mark 3:35 - do Luke 8:21 - which Romans 8:8 - please Romans 8:27 - according 1 Corinthians 7:19 - but Philippians 4:9 - do 1 Thessalonians 4:1 - to please Hebrews 10:22 - in full Hebrews 11:5 - that he James 4:3 - and 1 John 2:3 - if we 1 John 5:2 - General

Verse 23

his commandment: Deuteronomy 18:15-19, Psalms 2:12, Mark 9:7, John 6:29, John 14:1, John 17:3, Acts 16:31, 1 Timothy 1:15

love: 1 John 3:11, 1 John 2:8-10, 1 John 4:21, Matthew 22:39, John 13:34, John 15:12, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:8

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:37 - General Deuteronomy 30:15 - General Matthew 12:50 - do Mark 3:35 - do Luke 8:21 - which Luke 10:37 - Go John 1:12 - even John 12:50 - his John 16:14 - for Romans 1:3 - his Son Galatians 3:22 - to Colossians 1:4 - faith Colossians 3:14 - charity 1 Thessalonians 3:6 - faith 1 Timothy 1:5 - faith Philemon 1:5 - toward the Lord Hebrews 13:1 - General 1 John 2:3 - if we 1 John 3:14 - because 1 John 3:22 - because 1 John 4:11 - General 1 John 5:13 - believe 2 John 1:5 - that we Revelation 2:26 - keepeth Revelation 22:14 - Blessed

Verse 24

he that: 1 John 3:22, John 14:21-23, John 15:7-10

dwelleth: 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:12, 1 John 4:15, 1 John 4:16, John 6:54-56, John 17:21, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16, 2 Timothy 1:14

we: 1 John 4:13, Romans 8:9-17, Galatians 4:5, Galatians 4:6

Reciprocal: Ezekiel 36:27 - I will Ezekiel 39:29 - for Matthew 12:50 - do Luke 10:37 - Go John 6:56 - dwelleth John 12:50 - his John 14:17 - but John 16:14 - for John 17:22 - that John 17:26 - and I 2 Corinthians 5:5 - the earnest 2 Corinthians 13:14 - the communion Galatians 3:22 - to Ephesians 2:22 - an Ephesians 4:6 - and in Philippians 2:1 - if any fellowship 1 Thessalonians 4:8 - who 1 John 2:5 - hereby 1 John 2:27 - the anointing 1 John 4:4 - greater 1 John 5:19 - we know Revelation 22:14 - Blessed