Devine Scripture

1 John 5:3

1 John chapter 5 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Context

v.2Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.

v.3This passage

v.4For whatsoever is begotten of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that hath overcome the world, even our faith.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 15:10

    If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

  • Psalms 119:47

    And I will delight myself in thy commandments, Which I have loved.

  • John 14:21

    He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him.

  • Psalms 119:103

    How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

  • Psalms 119:140

    Thy word is very pure; Therefore thy servant loveth it.

  • 1 John 2:3

    And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.