1 John 3:13
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.”
θαυμάζω
Wonder, amazement, admire. Thaumazō. Jesus himself marveled, and so did those who witnessed his works. Wonder is not weakness. Let it lead you to worship.
μέ
of mine
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μέ
No, not, never. Mé. The softest Greek negative, used to deny what is possible or expected. When God says no, he means it.
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εἰ
if
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εἰ
If, whether, that. Ei. Scripture's great conditionals hinge on this word, framing promises, warnings, and tests of faith. If you confess, if you believe, if you remain. The ifs of God are invitations, not uncertainties.
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μισέω
hates
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μισέω
To hate, to detest, to dislike strongly. Hate what is evil and cling to what is good. Not everything deserves equal treatment. Some things must be rejected.
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κόσμος
world.
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κόσμος
The world, the ordered universe. God so loved the kosmos. He loves what He made and He is working to redeem every part of it.
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