Abideth (μενε). Present active indicative, continues in the light and so does not interrupt the light by hating his brother.

He that loveth his brother abideth in the light. He has true religion and enjoys it.

And there is none occasion of stumbling in…

Here (1 John 2:9–11) is the chief way in which the old commandment, the new commandment, the word from the beginning, the walk in light…

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.…

The author now gives us a positive test of living in the light. Unlike his opponents, his concern is with deeds, not claims. “Whoever loves,” he sa…

He that loves his brother
As such, and because he is his brother in Christ, and that cordially and sincerely, withou…

What knowledge of Christ can that be which does not see that He is most worthy of our entire obedience? A disobedient life shows there is neither r…