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1 John 5:3
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For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
- 1769 Oxford King James Bible "Authorized Version"
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Other Translations of 1 John 5:3
For this is the loue of God, that we keepe his commandements, and his commandements are not grieuous.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 1 John chapter 5
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For loving God is keeping his laws: and his laws are not hard.
- Basic English Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
- Darby Bible
For this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy.
- Douay Rheims Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
- Webster's Bible
Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.
- Weymouth Bible
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
- World English Bible
For this is the charite of God, that we kepe hise maundementis; and his maundementis ben not heuy.
- Wycliffe Bible
for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;
- Youngs Literal Bible
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View Wesley's Notes for 1 John 5:3
5:3 For this is the love of God - The only sure proof of it. That we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous - To any that are born of God.
View People's Bible Notes for 1 John 5:3
1Jo 5:3 This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. Its outward manifestation is in obedience. See Joh 14:23. We may test our love thus.
HARRY ALLISON's comment on 2012-05-15 02:41:20:
I AM STARTING TO GET IT >>>>JESUS`s commandments bring liberty.For instance,by not fornicating(sexual activity outside marriage )i dont have to worry about diseases.JESUS LOVES US VERY MUCH ....
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