1 John 3:23 cpdv — And this is his commandment: that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as…

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. "

— 1 John 3:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 3 — Context

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For even if our heart reproaches us, God is greater than our heart, and he knows all things.

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Most beloved, if our heart does not reproach us, we can have confidence toward God;

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and whatever we shall request of him, we shall receive from him. For we keep his commandments, and we do the things that are pleasing in his sight.

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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.

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And those who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. And we know that he abides in us by this: by the Spirit, whom he has given to us.

1 John 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:23 say?
1 John 3:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is 1 John 3:23 in the Bible?
1 John 3:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:23 in?
1 John 3:23 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 3:23?
1 John 3:23 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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.
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