1 John 5:3

3 For 1this is the love of God, that we 2keep His commandments; and 3His commandments are not burdensome.

1 John 5:3 In-Context

1 Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and whoever loves the Father loves the child born of Him.
2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and observe His commandments.
3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome.
4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world -our faith.
5 Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

Cross References 3

  • 1. John 14:15; 2 John 6
  • 2. 1 John 2:3
  • 3. Matthew 11:30; Matthew 23:4
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