A.T. Robertson Commentary 1 John 4:21
A.T. Robertson Commentary
1 John 4:21
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson Commentary
1 John 4:21
1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE
"And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also." — 1 John 4:21 (ASV)
That (ινα). Sub-final object clause in apposition with εντολην as in Joh 13:34; 15:13.
From him (απ' αυτου). Either God or Christ. See Mr 12:29-31 for this old commandment (2:7f.).