Hereby (εν τουτω). John's usual phrase for the test of the sincerity of our love. "The love of God and the love of the brethren do…

By this we know that we love the children of God, etc. This is repeating the same truth in another form. "As it is universally true that i…

FAITH THE TEST OF LOVE (1 John 5:1–12)

• Its power (1 John 5:1–5).
• The evidence on which i…

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep his co…

This statement troubles commentators because it reverses what is expected. One anticipates a conclusion like this: “And this is how we know that we…

By this we know. In these words, he briefly shows what true love is: that is, love directed towards God. He has until now taught us that t…

By this we know that we are the children God
The Ethiopic version reads, "by this know that we love God"; which, in …

True love for the people of God may be distinguished from natural kindne or party attachments by its union with the love of God and obedience to hi…