Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, New Living Translation Loving God means keeping his commandments, and his commandments are not burdensome. English Standard Version For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. Berean Standard Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, Berean Literal Bible For this is the love of God, that we should keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. King James Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. New King James Version For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. New American Standard Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. NASB 1995 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. NASB 1977 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. Legacy Standard Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. Amplified Bible For the [true] love of God is this: that we habitually keep His commandments and remain focused on His precepts. And His commandments and His precepts are not difficult [to obey]. Christian Standard Bible For this is what love for God is: to keep his commands. And his commands are not a burden, Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands. Now His commands are not a burden, American Standard Version For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. Contemporary English Version We show our love for God by obeying his commandments, and they are not hard to follow. English Revised Version For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. GOD'S WORD® Translation To love God means that we obey his commandments. Obeying his commandments isn't difficult Good News Translation For our love for God means that we obey his commands. And his commands are not too hard for us, International Standard Version For this demonstrates our love for God: We keep his commandments, and his commandments are not difficult, Majority Standard Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, NET Bible For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments do not weigh us down, New Heart English Bible For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous. Webster's Bible Translation For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous. Weymouth New Testament Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome. World English Bible For this is loving God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this is the love of God, that we may keep His commands, and His commands are not burdensome; Berean Literal Bible For this is the love of God, that we should keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. Young's Literal Translation for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome; Smith's Literal Translation For this is the love of God, that we keep his commands: and his commands are not heavy. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy. Catholic Public Domain Version For this is the love of God: that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not heavy. New American Bible For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, New Revised Standard Version For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: And his commandments are not difficult. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For this is the love of God: to keep his commandments; and his commandments are not burdensome. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not burdensome. Godbey New Testament For this is the divine love of God, that we may keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy: Haweis New Testament For this is the love of God, that we should keep his commandments: and his commandments are not burdensome. Mace New Testament for our love of God consists in the observation of his precepts: precepts that are far from being grievous. Weymouth New Testament Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome. Worrell New Testament For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome; Worsley New Testament For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Overcoming the World…2By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments. 3For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, 4because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.… Cross References John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. Matthew 11:30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Deuteronomy 30:11-14 For this commandment I give you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. / It is not in heaven, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will ascend into heaven to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ / And it is not beyond the sea, that you should need to ask, ‘Who will cross the sea to get it for us and proclaim it, that we may obey it?’ ... Psalm 119:47-48 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. / I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. Psalm 119:127-128 Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. / Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way. Romans 13:10 Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. 2 John 1:6 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. James 2:8 If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... Deuteronomy 6:5-6 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. / These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. Psalm 19:7-11 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. ... Psalm 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. Treasury of Scripture For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. this. Exodus 20:6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Deuteronomy 5:10 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments. Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; and. Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple… Psalm 119:45,47,48,103,104,127,128,140 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts… Proverbs 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Jump to Previous Burdensome Commandments Commands Grievous Hard Irksome Keeping Love Means Obedience ObeyJump to Next Burdensome Commandments Commands Grievous Hard Irksome Keeping Love Means Obedience Obey1 John 5 1. He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;3. which to the faithful are not grievous. 9. Jesus is the Son of God; 14. and able to hear our prayers. For this is the love of God This phrase introduces the concept of divine love, which is central to the Christian faith. The Greek word for "love" here is "agape," which signifies a selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. In the context of 1 John, "the love of God" can be understood as both God's love for us and our love for Him. This love is not merely an emotion but is demonstrated through action and obedience. Historically, the early Christian community would have understood this as a call to live out their faith in tangible ways, reflecting God's love in their daily lives. that we keep His commandments And His commandments are not burdensome Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. love ἀγάπη (agapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we keep τηρῶμεν (tērōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. commandments. ἐντολὰς (entolas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. commandments ἐντολαὶ (entolai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. are εἰσίν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. burdensome, βαρεῖαι (bareiai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 926: Heavy, weighty, burdensome, lit. and met; violent, oppressive. From the same as baros; weighty, i.e. burdensome, grave. 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