And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We write (γραφομεν ημεις). Literary plural present active indicative of γραφω, which see in the singular in 2:12-14.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And these things write we unto you. These things concern Him who was manifested in the flesh, and the results which flow from that.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Exordium (1 John 1:1–4).

  1. OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THE APOSTOLIC PREACHING: The setting forth of the hist…
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That which we have seen and heard declare we to you, that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, an…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The author links his concern for his readers to his own standing as an apostolic witness. Their obedience will result in the completion of “joy” (G…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

That your joy may be full. By "full joy," he expre es more clearly the complete and perfect happine that we obtain through the Gospel; at …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And these things write we unto you
Concerning the deity and eternity of Christ, the Word and concerning the truth of…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

That e ential Good, that uncreated Excellence, which had been from the beginning, from eternity, as equal with the Father, and which finally appear…

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