1 John 2:3 net — Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.

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"Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments."

— 1 John 2:3, NET Bible

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1 John 2:3 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. ”
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WEB
“This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commandments.”
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DRB
“And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commandments.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“And by this we may be certain that we have knowledge of him, if we keep his laws.”
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KJVA
“And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.”
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1 John 2 — Context

(My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin.) But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One,

and he himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for our sins but also for the whole world.

Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.

The one who says“I have come to know God” and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person.

But whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has been perfected. By this we know that we are in him.

The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked.

1 John 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:3 say?

1 John 2:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.”

Where is 1 John 2:3 in the Bible?

1 John 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 3.

Who wrote 1 John?

1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.

What is the book of 1 John about?

John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.

What are the major themes of 1 John?

1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:3.

What translation should I read 1 John 2:3 in?

1 John 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 John 2:3?

1 John 2:3 reads (NET): “Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 John 2:3 net — Keeping God’s Commandments Now by this we know that we have come to know God: if we keep his commandments.

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