Children of God. (1,2) The purifying influence of the hope of seeing Christ, and the danger of pretending to this, and living in sin. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. (22-24)1,2 Little does the world know of the happiness of the real followers of Christ. HOLY BIBLE, KJV. In him, that is, in Christ, was no sin. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. The seed of the serpent are known by neglect of religion, and by their hating real Christians. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 2 Dear friends, we are already God’s children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. 1 John 3:1. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” It is not zeal for a party in the common religion, or affection for those who are of the same name and sentiments with ourselves. 1 John 3:1-10 New King James Version (NKJV) The Command to Love 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [ a]God! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Only when Christ returns will we see everything He has in store for us. 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [] God! Children of God. And wherefore slew he him? 1 John 3:1 KJV Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. (11-15) That love described by its actings. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to … KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Baby's First Bible, Hardcover, Multicolor: A special keepsake for your new arrival, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible. Behold what manner of love See, take notice, consider, look by faith, with wonder and astonishment, and observe how great a favour, what an instance of matchless love, what a wonderful blessing of grace, the Father hath bestowed upon us: John 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Read verse in King James Version Finish this verse: 'What manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called ___'. Wouldst thou not forego all the world for it? He who thus follows Christ, dwells in Him as his ark, refuge, and rest, and in the Father through him. The sons of God must walk by faith, and live by hope. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Commentary on John 3:1-7. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 1 John 3:1-24. To be born of God is to be inwardly renewed by the power of the Spirit of God. It goes against him to sin with forethought. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: [Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews] One of the members of the grand Sanhedrin; for such were ordinarily called rulers of the Jews. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (3-10) Love to the brethren is the character of real Christians. (1,2) The purifying influence of the hope of seeing Christ, and the danger of pretending to this, and living in sin. 3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. Listen to the Bible. (22-24) Commentary on 1 John 3:1,2 (Read 1 John 3:1… 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. This salvation is built upon Divine testimony, even the Spirit of God.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Consider, believer, how it changes thy heart. Not only is He willing to call us His children, we actually are His children. Behold, {1} {a} what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be {b} called the sons of God: {2} therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 1 See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! All the sinless weaknesses that were consequences of the fall, he took; that is, all those infirmities of mind or body which subject man to suffering, and expose him to temptation. But none who rightly know the heart of man, can wonder at the contempt and enmity of ungodly people against the children of God. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 1 John 3:1-10 KJV. 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. We know that we are passed from death to life: we may know it by the evidences of our faith in Christ, of which love to our brethren is one. (11-15) That love described by its actings. (16-21) The advantage of faith, love, and obedience. And wherefore slew he him? International Standard Version See what kind of love the Father has given us: We are called God's children—and that is what we are! May all professors of the gospel lay these truths to heart, and try themselves by them.11-15 We should love the Lord Jesus, value his love, and therefore love all our brethren in Christ. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. ... Tools. John 3:1-21 KJV. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. And that is what we are! They would receive it, if good for them. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil. Love needs an object, and since there was a time before anything was created, there was a time when the only love in the universe was between the … This Spirit of God works a change; in all true Christians it changes from the power of Satan to the power of God. Verse. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. (24-29)1,2 When have an Advocate with the Father; one who has undertaken, and is fully able, to plead in behalf of every one who applies for pardon and salvation in his name, depending on his pleading for them. Surely we should love those whom God has loved, and so loved. 1 John 3:1-2 KJV Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. There is the spiritual principle that opposes sinful acts. King James Version Update. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:16 Context 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. They shall be transformed into the same image, by their view of him.3-10 The sons of God know that their Lord is of purer eyes than to allow any thing unholy and impure to dwell with him. 1 John 3:16 Context. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Therefore the world does not know [b]us, because it did not know Him. 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. John 3:1-21. Geneva Study Bible. (3-10) Love to the brethren is the character of real Christians. 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3:1, KJV: "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not." 1 John 3:2. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. (11-15) That love described by its actings. It is the hope of hypocrites, not of the sons of God, that makes allowance for gratifying impure desires and lusts. 1 John 2:24. Red Letter. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. (1-4) The necessity of a life of holiness, in order to communion with God, is shown. 1 John 3:1, NASB : "See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of … 3 All things were made by him; … 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3:1-8 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Bible > KJV + Strong's > 1 John 3 1 John 3 KJV + Strong's. The apostle admires the love of God in making believers his children. 1 John 3:1-10 New King James Version (NKJV) The Command to Love. Read full chapter. This love is the special fruit of our faith, and a certain sign of our being born again. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:1-10. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. And wherefore slew he him? Every instance of this selfishness must weaken the evidences of a man's conversion; when habitual and allowed, it must decide against him. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. Commentary on John 3:1-7. Dost not thou long for peace with God? 23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 10 In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. But our moral infirmities, our proneness to sin, he had not. Therefore the world does not know [] us, because it did not know Him. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 1 John 3:1 Context. Let conscience therefore be well-informed, be heard, and diligently attended to.22-24 When believers had confidence towards God, through the Spirit of adoption, and by faith in the great High Priest, they might ask what they would of their reconciled Father. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 3 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Renewing grace is an abiding principle. 27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven. Let us not serve or indulge what the Son of God came to destroy. 3 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He that abides in Christ, continues not in the practice of sin. King James Version (KJV) Bible Book List. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. COMMENTARY John 3-1-7. 1 John chapter 4 KJV (King James Version) 1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.. 2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. He only is righteous before God, as a justified believer, who is taught and disposed to righteousness by the Holy Spirit. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. 1 John 3:1-24 KJV. If conscience condemn us in known sin, or the neglect of known duty, God does so too. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: ... Read verse in King James Version (16-21) The advantage of faith, love, and obedience. HOLY BIBLE, KJV. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. 1 John 3:11 New King James Version (NKJV). Jesus did not answer Nicodemus as a rabbi would have done by quoting the Old Testament or former rabbis. Geneva Study Bible. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. But a man cannot act like the devil, and at the same time be a disciple of Christ Jesus. Font Size. Let the followers of Christ be content with hard fare here, since they are in a land of strangers, where their Lord was so badly treated before them. KJV 1 John 3 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. The children of God and the children of the devil have their distinct characters. First John 3:1–3 highlights the amazing love God has for us. King James Version 1 John 3:1. 1 John 3:1-3New King James Version (NKJV) The Command to Love 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [a]God! May we be followers of him as his dear children, thus show our sense of his unspeakable mercy, and express that obedient, grateful, humble mind which becomes us. NIV: ESV: NASB: KJV: HCSB: 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! (John 3:5) Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Sin is the rejecting the Divine law. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Renouncing sin is the great proof of spiritual union with, continuance in, and saving knowledge of the Lord Christ. 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 Context. 1 John Chapter 3 + Text Size — 1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. The life of grace in the heart of a regenerate person, is the beginning and first principle of a life of glory, whereof they must be destitute who hate their brother in their hearts.16-21 Here is the condescension, the miracle, the mystery of Divine love, that God would redeem the church with his own blood. And the regenerate person cannot sin as he did before he was born of God, and as others do who are not born again. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. 9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. And as good-will to men was proclaimed from heaven, so good-will to men, particularly to the brethren, must be in the hearts of those who go to God and heaven. 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