1 John 2:3 “By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His c…”

1 John 2:3

By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

World English Bible

This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments.

American Standard Version

And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Geneva Bible 1599

And hereby we are sure that we knowe him, if we keepe his commandements.

Darby Translation

And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Young's Literal Translation

and in this we know that we have known him, if his commands we may keep;

Bible in Basic English

And by this we may be certain that we have knowledge of him, if we keep his laws.

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Cross references

“hereby”

1 John 4:13 1 John 2:4–6 1 John 3:19 1 John 3:14 1 John 5:19

1 John 4:13 · BSB

By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit.

1 John 2:4–6 · BSB

If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 3:19 · BSB

And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:

1 John 3:14 · BSB

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

1 John 5:19 · BSB

We know that we are of God, and that the whole world is under the power of the evil one.

“we know”

John 17:3 2 Corinthians 4:6 Isaiah 53:11

John 17:3 · BSB

Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

2 Corinthians 4:6 · BSB

For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 53:11 · BSB

After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.

“if we”

John 14:15 John 15:10 1 John 5:3 Luke 6:46 John 15:14 Hebrews 5:9

John 14:15 · BSB

If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

John 15:10 · BSB

If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.

1 John 5:3 · BSB

For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,

Luke 6:46 · BSB

Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

John 15:14 · BSB

You are My friends if you do what I command you.

Hebrews 5:9 · BSB

And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

4If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

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