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By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep His commandments. |
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. |
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe (do) His commandments. |
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This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out His commands. |
By this we come to know (recognize and understand) that we love the children of God: when we love God and obey His commands (orders, charges) – [when we keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and His teachings]. |
In this we know experientially that we are habitually loving the born-ones of God, whenever God we are habitually loving and His commandments are habitually obeying. |
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The test of our love for God’s family lies in this question – do we love God Himself and do we obey His commands? |
This is how we can be sure that we love the children of God, by continuing to love God and to obey His commands. |
By 1722 this 5129 we know 1097 that 3754 we love 25 the 3588 children 5043 of God, 2316 when 3752 we love 25 God, 2316 and 2532 keep 5083 His 848 commandments. 1785 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
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- Practicing a Lie - Neil Girrard Worshiping God in spirit and in truth is not an option.