1 John 3:23 Parallel Translations

This is his commandment: to believe in his Son, the one named Jesus Christ, and to love each other as he commanded us.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.

BBE:

And this is his law, that we have faith in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love for one another, even as he said to us.

DBY:

And this is his commandment, that we believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and that we love one another, even as he has given us commandment.

ERV:

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment.

WEY:

And this is His command--that we are to believe in His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us to do.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded.

YLT:

and this is His command, that we may believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and may love one another, even as He did give command to us,

1 John 3:23 Cross References

XREF:

John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name,

John 2:23 Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing.

John 3:18 "He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent."

John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

John 15:12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you.

1 John 2:8 On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

3:23 And this is his commandment. The commandments may be summed up in one, with two parts, viz.: Faith in Jesus Christ, and love of the brethren.

WES:

3:23 And this is his commandment - All his commandments in one word. That we should believe and love - in the manner and degree which he hath taught. This is the greatest and most important command that ever issued from the throne of glory. If this be neglected, no other can be kept: if this be observed, all others are easy.

MHC:

3:22-24 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. They would receive it, if good for them. 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. He who thus follows Christ, dwells in Him as his ark, refuge, and rest, and in the Father through him. This union between Christ and the souls of believers, is by the Spirit he has given them. A man may believe that God is gracious before he knows it; yet when faith has laid hold on the promises, it sets reason to work. This Spirit of God works a change; in all true Christians it changes from the power of Satan to the power of God. Consider, believer, how it changes thy heart. Dost not thou long for peace with God? Wouldst thou not forego all the world for it? No profit, pleasure, or preferment shall hinder thee from following Christ. This salvation is built upon Divine testimony, even the Spirit of God.

CONC:

Believe Christ Command Commanded Commandment Faith Law Love

Believe Christ Command Commanded Commandment Faith Jesus Love

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