1 John 2:3

| 1 Jn 2 |

3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we b keep his commandments.

1 John 2:5

| 1 Jn 2 |

5 but whoever d keeps his word, in him truly e the love of God is perfected. f By this we may know that we are in him:

2 Peter 1:5-10

| 2 Pet 1 |

5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith i with virtue, [1] and virtue j with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control k with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7 and godliness l with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection m with love. 8 For if these qualities [2] are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or n unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he o is blind, having forgotten that he was p cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, [3] be all the more diligent to make your calling and q election sure, for if you practice these qualities r you will never fall.

Translation Notes

[1] 1:5 Or excellence; twice in this verse
[2] 1:8 Greek these things; also verses 9, 10, 12
[3] 1:10 Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church

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