But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
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Gill's Exposition
But whoso keepeth his word,.... Either the word of the Gospel, and the truths of it, who receives it in love, cordially embraces and retains it, and will by no means part with it, but holds it fast,…
Barnes' Notes
But whoso keepeth his word - That is, what he has spoken or commanded, The term “word” here will include all that he has made known to us as his will in regard to our conduct. In him verily is the…
Adam Clarke
But whoso keepeth his word - Conscientiously observes his doctrine, the spirit and letter of the religion of Christ.
Is the love of God perfected - The design of God's love in sending Jesus Christ…
These verses may seem to relate to the seventh verse of the former chapter, between which and these verses there occurred an incidental discourse concerning the believer's duty and relief in case of…
Cambridge Bible
The statement in 1Jn 2:2 is still further emphasized by taking the opposite of 1Jn 2:2; but with this we do not return to 1Jn 2:2, but have an expansion of it.
His word A wider expression than -His…
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