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And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

His commandment (η εντολη αυτου).

That (ινα). Subfinal use of ινα in apposition with εντολη (commandment) …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And this is his commandment. His commandment, preeminently; the leading, principal thing which he requires of us; the commandment which li…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

This verse specifies what command it is that the children must obey in order to receive whatever they ask of him (v.22). It is “to believe [GK 4409…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And this is his commandment. He again adapts a general truth to his own purpose. The meaning is that such is the discord between us and Go…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And this is his commandment
Having mentioned the keeping of the commandments of God, the apostle proceeds to show wh…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When believers had confidence before God, through the Spirit of adoption and by faith in the great High Priest, they could ask whatever they wished…

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