1 John 3:1

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 3:1-6

1 John 3:1-6Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God Children of GodThese two verses of St.John’s Epistle contain a simple summary of true religion. “If ye know that He is righteous, ye know that everyone that doeth righteousness is begotten of Him.” Thus far the Old Testament goes. Israel had learned this primary lesson of true religion, that the Almighty is the Righteous Power. Knowing Jehovah, not as a national deity who would... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 John 3:1

1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Ver. 1. Behold what manner ] Qualem et quantum, as 2 Peter 3:11 . See Trapp on " Joh 1:12 " If Jacob was at such pains and patience to become son-in-law to Laban, if David held it a great matter to be son-in-law to the king, what is it then to be sons and daughters to the Lord Almighty? 2 Corinthians 6:18 . The world... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 John 3:1

what: 1 John 4:9, 1 John 4:10, 2 Samuel 7:19, Psalms 31:19, Psalms 36:7-1 Samuel :, Psalms 89:1, Psalms 89:2, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:5, Ephesians 3:18, Ephesians 3:19 that: Jeremiah 3:19, Hosea 1:10, John 1:12, Romans 8:14-Esther :, Romans 8:21, Romans 9:25, Romans 9:26, 2 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 3:26, Galatians 3:29, Galatians 4:5, Galatians 4:6, Revelation 21:7 the world: John 15:18, John 15:19, John 16:3, John 17:25, Colossians 3:3 Reciprocal:... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 John 3:1

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.That we should be called — That is, should be, the children of God. Therefore the world knoweth us not - They know not what to make of us. We are a mystery to them. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 3:1

1. Behold As if a new vision of the glory of our sonship, present and future, beamed on the apostle’s sight. Manner Style or nature. Not only is that love wonderful in amount, but it is most extraordinary in quality, working a strangely glorious transformation in and of us. Of love He beholds that sonship in the full glory of its source, the divine love. Called In the dialect of God, of heaven, and, therefore, of truth. Sons Literally, children. We were once generated as... read more

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 John 3:1-6

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 John 3:1

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 John 3:1

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 John 3:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 3:1

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