New International Version And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. New Living Translation And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us. English Standard Version And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. Berean Standard Bible And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. Berean Literal Bible And this is His commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another, just as He gave the commandment to us. King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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. New American Standard Bible This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. NASB 1995 This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. NASB 1977 And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us. Legacy Standard Bible And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He gave a commandment to us. Amplified Bible This is His commandment, that we believe [with personal faith and confident trust] in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and [that we unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, just as He commanded us. Berean Annotated Bible And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus (YHWH saves) Christ (the Anointed One), and we should love {agapōmen} one another just as He commanded us. Christian Standard Bible Now this is his command: that we believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another as he commanded us. Holman Christian Standard Bible Now this is His command: that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another as He commanded us. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version God wants us to have faith in his Son Jesus Christ and to love each other. This is also what Jesus taught us to do. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is his commandment: to believe in his Son, the one named Jesus Christ, and to love each other as he commanded us. Good News Translation What he commands is that we believe in his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as Christ commanded us. International Standard Version And this is his commandment: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus the Messiah, and to love one another as he commanded us. NET Bible Now this is his commandment: that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he gave us the commandment. New Heart English Bible This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded us. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded. World English Bible This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand this is His command, that we may believe in the Name of His Son Jesus Christ, and may love one another, even as He gave command to us, Berean Literal Bible And this is His commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another, just as He gave the commandment to us. Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation And this is his command, That we believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us command. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ: and love one another, as he hath given commandment unto us. Catholic Public Domain Version And this is his commandment: that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he has commanded us. New American Bible And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. New Revised Standard Version And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he has commanded us. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And this is his commandment: that we believe in The Name of his Son, Yeshua The Messiah, and we should love one another, as he commanded us. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd 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. Godbey New Testament And this is his commandment, that we may believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and we may love one another with divine love, as he has given to us commandment. Haweis New Testament And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. Mace New Testament now this is his commandment, that we believe in his son Jesus Christ, and that we love one another, as he commanded us. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament And this is the commandment, that we should believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Worsley New Testament And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as He hath given us a charge to do. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Love One Another…22and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. 23And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. 24Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.… Cross References And this is His commandment: 2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, John 14:31 But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here. that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, John 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. John 3:18 Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. and we should love one another John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. John 15:12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 1 John 4:11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. just as He commanded us. John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 15:10 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. John 15:14 You are My friends if you do what I command you. Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ … John 6:29 Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” 1 John 4:21 And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well. 1 John 5:1-3 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. / By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments. / For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, Treasury of Scripture 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. his commandment. Deuteronomy 18:15-19 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; … Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Mark 9:7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. love. 1 John 3:11 For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 1 John 2:8-10 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth… 1 John 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. Jump to Previous Believe Christ Command Commanded Commandment Faith Jesus LoveJump to Next Believe Christ Command Commanded Commandment Faith Jesus Love1 John 3 1. He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;3. who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments; 11. as also to love one another as brothers. And this is His commandment: God’s will for His people is presented as one unified charge, joining faith in Christ with love for fellow believers. 2Jn 1:6 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments… that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, Faith rests in Jesus as the Son of God and the promised Messiah, trusting His person, authority, and saving work. Jhn 1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed… and we should love one another Those who belong to Christ are to show practical care, loyalty, and self-sacrifice within the community of believers. Jhn 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another.… just as He commanded us. Jesus Himself established this pattern of faith and love, making it essential to the life and unity of His disciples. Jhn 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, the Son of God, whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of Christian faith. 3. Early Christian Community The recipients of John's letter, likely facing challenges of false teachings and needing encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith and love. Teaching Points Faith and Love as Central CommandmentsThe verse highlights the dual commandment of faith in Jesus and love for others as foundational to Christian life. Belief and love are inseparable in the Christian walk. The Name of Jesus Believing in the "name" of Jesus signifies trust in His character, authority, and redemptive work. It is not mere intellectual assent but a deep, personal trust. Love as Evidence of Faith Genuine love for others is the evidence of true faith in Jesus. Our love for one another reflects our relationship with God and is a testimony to the world. Obedience to Commandments Obedience to God's commandments is not burdensome but a natural response to His love. As we abide in Him, His love flows through us to others. Community and Accountability The early Christian community was called to live out these commandments together, supporting and holding each other accountable in faith and love. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 3:23?2. How can we actively "believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ"? 3. What does it mean to "love one another" as commanded in 1 John 3:23? 4. How does 1 John 3:23 connect to Jesus' teachings in John 13:34? 5. In what ways can we demonstrate obedience to God's command in daily life? 6. How does loving others reflect our belief in Jesus according to 1 John 3:23? 7. What does 1 John 3:23 reveal about the nature of faith and love in Christianity? 8. How does 1 John 3:23 define the relationship between belief in Jesus and love for others? 9. Why is the command to love one another emphasized alongside belief in Jesus in 1 John 3:23? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3? Verse 23. - And his commandment is this (comp. verse 11), that we should believe the Name, etc. "Do not forget," St. John would say, "what the full scope of his commandment is. It is not exhausted by loving the brethren; we must also believe in his Son: and the one implies the other." What is the meaning of "believing the Name πιστεύειν τῷ ὀνόματι? We can believe a document (John 2:22; John 5:47), or a statement (John 5:47; John 12:38), or a person (John 10:37, 38); but how can we believe a name? By believing those truths which the name implies: in the present case by believing that Jesus is the Saviour, is the Messiah, is the Son of God. To produce this belief and its consequence, eternal life, is the purpose of St. John's Gospel (John 20:31); it is also the will of God (John 6:40), and the command of his Son (John 14:1). This belief will inevitably produce as its fruit that we "love one another [present tense of what is habitual], even as Christ gave us commandment" (John 13:34; John 15:12, 17). Throughout the Epistle, and especially in this passage (verses 22-24), the references to Christ's farewell discourses in the Gospel are frequent. Here the main ideas of those discourses are represented - obedience to the Divine commands, particularly as to faith and love; promised answer to prayer, abiding in God; the gift of the Spirit (see on 1 John 4:5). 1 John 3:23 gathers the entire Christian life into one diamond: trust in Jesus and love for His people. Believe in the Son—resting fully in His name—and let that faith pour out in practical, sacrificial love. This is God’s settled will, Christ’s direct charge, and the Spirit’s ongoing work in everyone born of God. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. commandment: ἐντολὴ (entolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we should believe πιστεύσωμεν (pisteusōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Son, Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. we should love ἀγαπῶμεν (agapōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. one another ἀλλήλους (allēlous) Personal / Reciprocal Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 240: One another, each other. Genitive plural from allos reduplicated; one another. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. He commanded ἐντολὴν (entolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. us. ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Additonal Resources 1 John 3:23 Blue Letter Bible1 John 3:23 Bible Gateway 1 John 3:23 Bible.com 1 John 3:23 NIV |
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