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1 John 2:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Here's how we can actually tell if we really know God — we follow what he says to do. It's that simple.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

You know you know God when you're actually doing what he asks.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Apostle John wrote this

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So yeah, follow the good things they teach you to do — but don't copy how they actually live their lives. They're really good at talking the talk, but they don't walk the walk.

Jesus answered him, 'If someone really loves me, they'll actually follow what I say. And my Father will love them too — we'll both come and make ourselves at home with them.'

If you're actually willing to do what God wants, you'll figure out whether my teaching is really from him or if I'm just making stuff up on my own.

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