1 John 5:2

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
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John 13:34

ἐντολὴν καινὴν δίδωμι ὑμῖν ἵνα ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους καθὼς ἠγάπησα ὑμᾶς ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους
34
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

1 John 2:5

ὃς δ' ἂν τηρῇ αὐτοῦ τὸν λόγον ἀληθῶς ἐν τούτῳ ἀγάπη τοῦ Θεοῦ τετελείωται ἐν τούτῳ γινώσκομεν ὅτι ἐν αὐτῷ ἐσμεν
5
But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

1 John 3:22

καὶ ἐὰν αἰτῶμεν λαμβάνομεν παρ' αὐτοῦ ὅτι τὰς ἐντολὰς αὐτοῦ τηροῦμεν καὶ τὰ ἀρεστὰ ἐνώπιον αὐτοῦ ποιοῦμεν
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 15:17

ταῦτα ἐντέλλομαι ὑμῖν ἵνα ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους
17
These things I command you, that ye love one another.

1 John 4:21

καὶ ταύτην τὴν ἐντολὴν ἔχομεν ἀπ' αὐτοῦ ἵνα ἀγαπῶν τὸν θεὸν ἀγαπᾷ καὶ τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ
21
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐν Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐν · en
In English
In the KJV here: by
in ×1760 with ×144 by ×138 among ×111 at ×100 on ×44 through ×37 is in ×27
Strong's Definition G1722
in, with, by, among, at, …
en
___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc
  • in, by, with
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 149 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: this
this ×48 him ×4 to him ×4 to this ×4 unto this ×4 hath this ×3 do i ×1 is ×1
Strong's Definition G5129
this, him, man, one, same, …
toutō
to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)
  • to this one
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 17 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAI-1P
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "we"
γινώσκομεν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Plural
Dictionary form: γινώσκω · gee-NOH-skoh
In English
In the KJV here: we know
know ×19 knew ×17 knoweth ×12 ye know ×9 we know ×8 have known ×6 to know ×6 i know ×5
Strong's Definition G1097
know, known, knew, knoweth, perceived, …
ginōskō
to ___%___know___%___ (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • to learn to know, come to know, get a knowledge of perceive, feel
    • to become known
    to know, understand, perceive, have knowledge of
    • to understand
    • "to know
    Jewish idiom for sexual intercourse between a man and a woman"to become acquainted with, to know
Variations 60 forms of this word
Translations 107 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅτι · HOH-tee
In English
In the KJV here: that
that ×608 for ×258 because ×173 how that ×21 how ×11 for that ×6 because that ×4 he ×2
Strong's Definition G3754
that, for, because, how, though, …
hoti
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that, because, since
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 39 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAI-1P
Verb — Present Active Indicative, first person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "we"
ἀγαπῶμεν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person First Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀγαπάω · ah-ga-PA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: we love
love ×22 loved ×15 loveth ×12 thou shalt love ×10 ye love ×8 beloved ×7 to love ×5 we love ×5
Strong's Definition G25
love, loved, loveth, beloved, lovest, …
agapaō
to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • of persons
    • to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
    of things
    • to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
Variations 36 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar T-APN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰ Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-APN
Noun — Accusative, neuter plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τέκνα Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Plural
Dictionary form: τέκνον · TEH-knone
In English
In the KJV here: children
children ×57 son ×13 the children ×6 the sons ×4 child ×3 childrens ×2 sons ×2 their children ×2
Strong's Definition G5043
children, son, sons, child, childrens, …
teknon
a child (as produced)
  • offspring, children
    • a male child, a son
    • "metaphorically
      • the name transferred to that intimate and reciprocal relationship formed between men by the bonds of love, friendship, trust, just as between parents and children
      • "in affectionate address, such as patrons, helpers, teachers and the like employ: my child"in the New Testament, pupils or disciples are called children of their teachers, because the latter by their instruction nourish the minds of their pupils and mould their characters"children of God: in the Old Testament of ___%___the people of Israel___%___ as especially dear to God, in the New Testament, in Paul's writings, all who are led by the Spirit of God and thus closely related to God"children of the devil: those who in thought and action are prompted by the devil, and so reflect his character
      metaphorically
      • of anything who depends upon it, is possessed by a desire or affection for it, is addicted to it
      • "one who is liable to any fate
        • thus children of a city: it citizens and inhabitants
        the votaries of wisdom, those souls who have, as it were, been nurtured and moulded by wisdom"cursed children, exposed to a curse and doomed to God's wrath or penalty
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 18 English renderings
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Grammar T-GSM
Definite Article — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
τοῦ Speech Definite Article Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: of god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ὅταν · HOH-tahn
In English
In the KJV here: when
when ×114 as soon as ×2 as long as ×1 that ×1 till ×1 whensoever ×1 while ×1 will there be when ×1
Strong's Definition G3752
when, as, that, till, whensoever, …
hotan
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • when, whenever, as long as, as soon as
Variations 1 forms of this word
Translations 8 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASM
Definite Article — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: god
god ×691 god of ×296 of god ×183 god to ×25 god unto ×19 gods ×17 god ×9 to god ×8
Strong's Definition G2316
god, gods, godly, god-ward
theos
a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by Hebraism)
  • a god or goddess, a general name of deities or divinities
  • "the Godhead, trinity
    • God the Father, the first person in the trinity
    • "Christ, the second person of the trinity"Holy Spirit, the third person in the trinity
    spoken of the only and true God
    • refers to the things of God
    • "his counsels, interests, things due to him
    whatever can in any respect be likened unto God, or resemble him in any way
    • God's representative or viceregent
      • of magistrates and judges
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 72 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAS-1P
Verb — Present Active Subjunctive, first person plural ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a possibility or purpose — try "he may ___" or "that he might ___" the built-in subject is "we"
ἀγαπῶμεν Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Subjunctive Person First Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἀγαπάω · ah-ga-PA-oh
In English
In the KJV here: we love
love ×22 loved ×15 loveth ×12 thou shalt love ×10 ye love ×8 beloved ×7 to love ×5 we love ×5
Strong's Definition G25
love, loved, loveth, beloved, lovest, …
agapaō
to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • of persons
    • to welcome, to entertain, to be fond of, to love dearly
    of things
    • to be well pleased, to be contented at or with a thing
Variations 36 forms of this word
Translations 48 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar T-APF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
τὰς Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar N-APF
Noun — Accusative, feminine plural the direct object — the one receiving the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἐντολὰς Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἐντολή · en-toh-LAY
In English
In the KJV here: commandments
commandment ×29 commandments ×23 a commandment ×6 precept ×2 an commandment ×1 commandment might ×1 commandment of that ×1 commandments of ×1
Strong's Definition G1785
commandment, commandments, precept
entolē
injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription
  • an order, command, charge, precept, injunction
    • that which is prescribed to one by reason of his office
    a commandment
    • a prescribed rule in accordance with which a thing is done
      • a precept relating to lineage, of the Mosaic precept concerning the priesthood
      • "ethically used of the commandments in the Mosaic law or Jewish tradition
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 15 English renderings
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Grammar P-GSM
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, masculine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτοῦ Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: his
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: keep
keep ×12 keepeth ×7 to keep ×3 we keep ×3 hast kept ×2 is reserved ×2 kept ×2 observe ×2
Strong's Definition G5083
keep, kept, keepeth, reserved, observe, …
tēreō
to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from G5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from G2892, which implies a fortress or full military lines of apparatus), i.e., to note (a prophecy; figuratively, to fulfil a command); by implication, to detain (in custody; figuratively, to maintain); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried); by extension, to withhold (for personal ends; figuratively, to keep unmarried)
  • to attend to carefully, take care of
    • to guard
    • "metaphorically to keep, one in the state in which he is"to observe"to reserve: to undergo something
Variations 42 forms of this word
Translations 44 English renderings