(J), 4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Anyone who does not love remains in death. 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. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.(BF). 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. –"I Was a Wandering Sheep” by Horatius Bonar. All rights reserved worldwide. The reason the Son of God(U) appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before 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. (H) 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves,(I) just as he is pure. People's Bible Notes for 1 John 3:4. (1 John 3:9 RSV) The two are incompatible. Hebrews 12:3-11 – A father has authority to discipline his children. If you live the unholy life and profess to be a Christian, you are a liar, says John. 3 See [] how great a love the Father has given us, that we would be called children of God; and in fact we are. (AF) 12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one(AG) and murdered his brother. (AL) 15 Anyone who hates a brother or sister(AM) is a murderer,(AN) and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him. We know both from John’s own writings (1-3 John; Rev. But we know that when Christ appears,[a](F) we shall be like him,(G) for we shall see him as he is. Luke 11:9-13 – Parable of the good father. Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. And there will never be a better definition of sin than this. (AS) 18 Dear children,(AT) let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. However men may philosophically try to mar it, this simple statement will be better than any that they can give us: “Sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3… Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. (AQ) 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,(AR) how can the love of God be in that person? (N) No one who continues to sin has either seen him(O) or known him. (BC) 24 The one who keeps God’s commands(BD) lives in him,(BE) and he in them. 2 Peter 3:14. 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous. 1 John 4:10 And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us … 3 See what great love(A) the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure. In 1 John 1:8, the grammar indicates John is speaking about occasional acts of sin. 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin - Thereby transgresseth the holy, just, and good law of God, and so sets his authority at nought; for this is implied in the very nature of sin. 1 John 3:4. (M) 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. 17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? “In … If you have not trusted in Jesus Christ, you are a child of the devil and do not know God. The author of this epistle never identified himself by name, but Christians since the beginning of the church have considered this letter authoritative, believing it was written by (AU), 19 This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: 20 If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything. (K) 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. 1 John 3:2 Or when it is made known; 1 John 3:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16. God the Father Loves Us – 1 John 3:1-3. 1 John 3 - See *how great a love the Father has given us, that we would be called children of God; and [in fact] we are. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. (AC), 11 For this is the message you heard(AD) from the beginning:(AE) We should love one another. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Commentary on 1 John 3:3-10 (Read 1 John 3:3-10) The sons of God know that their Lord is of purer eyes than to allow any thing unholy and impure to dwell with him. While we were yet enemies of God, God loved us and sent His Son to die for us. Footnotes. And wherefore slew he him? John warns us about counterfeit Christians – “children of the devil.” I. 1 John 3:3, KJV: "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." In 1 John 3:10, he divides the world into two opposite camps: the children of God and the children of the devil. Study 1 John 3 using John Darby’s Synopsis to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. (C) 2 Dear friends,(D) now we are children of God,(E) and what we will be has not yet been made known. And that is what we are! 2 Corinthians 7:1. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we … Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. (R) The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. It is the hope of hypocrites, not of the sons of God, that makes allowance for gratifying impure desires and lusts. And that is what we are! (AJ) 14 We know that we have passed from death to life,(AK) because we love each other. 1 John 3. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. Bible Gateway Plus makes studying Scripture easier than ever. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 1 John 3:1 — American Standard Version (ASV 1901) 1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (B) And that is what we are! 2:6,14,15,20 “Nicolaitans”) and from early Christian leaders who knew this situation (Irenaeus) that these false teachers practiced and sexual immorality—and taught that “spiritually enlightened people” were above such ethical restrictions.3 John 1:12 – Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. A. 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. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. 3:1 Behold 1492 5628, what manner 4217 of love 26 the Father 3962 hath bestowed 1325 5758 upon us 2254, that 2443 we should be called 2564 5686 the sons 5043 of God 2316: therefore 1223 5124 the world 2889 knoweth 1097 5719 us 2248 not 3756, because 3754 it knew 1097 5627 him 846 not 3756. 1Jo 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law. Are you getting the most out of Bible Gateway? 11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 1 John 3:3. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 1 John 3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Children of God Love One Another. 3. 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 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! John has already told us in 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 3 – The pretenders. "He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. John gives us three reasons for a holy life. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. (P), 7 Dear children,(Q) do not let anyone lead you astray. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 3. New International Version (NIV). And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us. 1 John 3:3 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 John 3:3, NIV: "All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure." 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. It is easy for Christians to say today, "Well, yes, this is true. 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! Wesley's Notes for 1 John 3:4. The grammar of 1 John 3:6 indicates that John is speaking of a settled, continued lifestyle of sin. You cannot have the Holy Spirit living in you and live an unholy life. For this purpose the … 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 1 John 3 English Standard Version (ESV). 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. 1 John 3 . He is very blunt about it. (AO), 16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. 1 John 2 1 John 4 Chapter 3. 1 John 3:3, ESV: "And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure." 21 Dear friends,(AV) if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God(AW) 22 and receive from him anything we ask,(AX) because we keep his commands(AY) and do what pleases him. He thereupon argues … 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears [] we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. I was a wayward child, I did not love my home, I did not love my Father’s voice, I loved afar to roam. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. (V) 9 No one who is born of God(W) will continue to sin,(X) because God’s seed(Y) remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3:18 "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. King James Version (KJV). The one who does what is right is righteous, just … (L) And in him is no sin. (AI) 13 Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters,[b] if the world hates you. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. B. For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know Him. The very act of sinning is a breaking of law. Verses 1 through 3 focus on God's love, and how that love results in believers becoming children of God. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The second section begins in verse 4, which notes "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness…" The Study of John 1, 2 & 3 Page 2 And history reveals that it was well underway by the last half of the 2nd century. (AZ) 23 And this is his command: to believe(BA) in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ,(BB) and to love one another as he commanded us. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. For this purpose the Son of … He who does what is right is righteous, just as he … 1 See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! (S) 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil,(T) because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. If you have experienced God’s great love as shown at the cross of Jesus Christ, you are a child of God and know Him. 1 John 3:1-9. Whoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 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The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption (v. 1, v. 2). 1 John 3:10 By this the children of God are distinguished from the children of the devil: Anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is anyone who does not love his brother. 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 John 3. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (AP) And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. Jn 13:34, 35; 15:12; 1Jn 4:7, 11, 21; 2Jn 5, S Lk 24:47; Jn 1:12; 3:18; 20:31; 1Co 6:11; 1Jn 5:13, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print. 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. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Yet, there is still a third thing. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 John / 1 John 3; Share Tweet Save. 10 This is how we know who the children of God(Z) are and who the children of the devil(AA) are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love(AB) their brother and sister. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. (AH) And why did he murder him? There is no third camp. Various names have been connected with these heresies: Cerinthus (who lived in Ephesus the same time John did), Marcion, Valentinus, Arius, Sabellius, Apollinaris, Nestorius, etc., were some of the prominent names among this number. For this reason the world does not know us: because it did not know Him. I was a wandering sheep, I did not love the fold, I did not love my Shepherd’s voice, I would not be controlled. For this purpose the … 1 John 3:1-24. ( I ) just as he … 1 John 3 English Standard Version ESV. 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