1 John 3

1 John 3:3

Verse 3

Purifieth himself; that is, his hope of being hereafter joined to Christ in happiness and glory, leads him to seek now to resemble him in character.

1 John 3:5

Verse 5

He was manifested; Christ was manifested, that is, appeared upon this earth.

1 John 3:6

Verse 6

Whosoever sinneth; that is, willingly and habitually.

1 John 3:15

Verse 15

Is a murderer; in the spirit and temper of his mind.

1 John 3:16

Verse 16

To lay down our lives, to be willing to lay them down.

1 John 3:18

Verse 18

Not–in word, neither in tongue, not in empty professions.

1 John 3:19

Verse 19

And hereby; that is, by the habitual temper and spirit of our minds.

1 John 3:20

Verse 20

Our heart; our conscience.