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Love as the Litmus Test
Commentators emphasize that loving fellow believers is not just a good suggestion but a primary proof that you are genuinely "abiding in the light." It's a practical, observable sign of true faith and spiritual life. As one scholar notes, this love is an active, selfless concern for another's welfare, modeled on Christ, and serves as a key test of one's relationship with God.
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1 John
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 2:10
18th Century
Theologian
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light. He has true religion and enjoys it.
And there is none occasion of stumbling in…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 2:10
Abideth (μενε). Present active indicative, continues in the light and so does not interrupt the light by hating his brother.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 2:9–11
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 2:8–10
19th Century
Preacher
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.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 2:10
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…
John Gill
On 1 John 2:10
17th Century
Pastor
He that loves his brother
As such, and because he is his brother in Christ, and that cordially and sincerely, withou…
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 2:3–11
17th Century
Minister
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…