(1-4) The necessity of a life of holiness, in order to communion with God, is shown. And the regenerate person cannot sin as he did before he was born of God, and as others do who are not born again. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. Children of God. The life of grace in the heart of a regenerate person, is the beginning and first principle of a life of glory, whereof they must be destitute who hate their brother in their hearts.16-21 Here is the condescension, the miracle, the mystery of Divine love, that God would redeem the church with his own blood. And that is what we are! 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. HOLY BIBLE, KJV. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. KJV: King James Version Renewing grace is an abiding principle. 1 John 3:1 KJV 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. NIV: ESV: NASB: KJV: HCSB: 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. For this reason the world does not recognize us, because it did not recognize him, either. The apostle admires the love of God in making believers his children. 3 All things were made by him; … Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. (11-15) That love described by its actings. 1 John 3:1-24. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to … 1 John 3:1 KJV 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. 19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Behold, {1} {a} what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be {b} called the sons of God: {2} therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. But a man cannot act like the devil, and at the same time be a disciple of Christ Jesus. 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. 26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him. Listen to the Bible. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Sign up here! HOLY BIBLE, KJV. 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. International Standard Version See what kind of love the Father has given us: We are called God's children—and that is what we are! 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. By what can it be known that a man has a true sense of the love of Christ for perishing sinners, or that the love of God has been planted in his heart by the Holy Spirit, if the love of the world and its good overcomes the feelings of compassion to a perishing brother? Let conscience therefore be well-informed, be heard, and diligently attended to.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. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth. Every instance of this selfishness must weaken the evidences of a man's conversion; when habitual and allowed, it must decide against him. He only is righteous before God, as a justified believer, who is taught and disposed to righteousness by the Holy Spirit. He that doeth righteousness is righteous, and to be a follower of Christ, shows an interest by faith in his obedience and sufferings. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. If God is love (1 John 4:8) and God is eternal (Micah 5:2), we understand that love in isolation is meaningless. 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: [Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews] One of the members of the grand Sanhedrin; for such were ordinarily called rulers of the Jews. The children of God and the children of the devil have their distinct characters. John 3:1-21 KJV. It is not zeal for a party in the common religion, or affection for those who are of the same name and sentiments with ourselves. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 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May we be followers of him as his dear children, thus show our sense of his unspeakable mercy, and express that obedient, grateful, humble mind which becomes us. Renouncing sin is the great proof of spiritual union with, continuance in, and saving knowledge of the Lord Christ. Behold, {1} {a} what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be {b} called the sons of God: {2} therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. (16-21) The advantage of faith, love, and obedience. ... Tools. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.. 2 The same was in the beginning with God.. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.. 5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. (3-10) Love to the brethren is the character of real Christians. 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. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. COMMENTARY John 3-1-7. 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. Little does the world think that these poor, humble, despised ones, are favourites of God, and will dwell in heaven. 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? (11-15) That love described by its actings. And wherefore slew he him? All the sinless weaknesses that were consequences of the fall, he took; that is, all those infirmities of mind or body which subject man to suffering, and expose him to temptation. 1 John 3:1 Context. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. Finish this verse: 'What manner of love the Father hath bestowed on us, that we should be called ___'. 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Font Size. 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. At Calvary, the water poured from his side and intermingled with his blood and washed our sins away by faith in our repentance looking from up from the wilderness to his healing by repentance. (24-29)1,2 When have an Advocate with the Father; one who has undertaken, and is fully able, to plead in behalf of every one who applies for pardon and salvation in his name, depending on his pleading for them. 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. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Not only is He willing to call us His children, we actually are His children. John 3:1-16 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ... Read verse in King James … Jesus did not answer Nicodemus as a rabbi would have done by quoting the Old Testament or former rabbis. 1 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. 22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. John 3:1-21. 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. King James Version (KJV). Paragraph. Commentary on John 3:1-7. And wherefore slew he him? (16-21) The advantage of faith, love, and obedience. Read full chapter. King James Version 1 John 3:1. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. 1 John 3:16 Context 13 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3 :: King James Version (KJV) Strong's. 24 And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. 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. Red Letter. 1 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. 1 John 3:1-10 New King James Version (NKJV) The Command to Love 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of [ a]God! 20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. First John 3:1–3 highlights the amazing love God has for us. 21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil. 1 John 3:1-8 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. 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