1 John 3:22
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
ἐντολή
Commandment, order, directive. Entole. A new commandment I give you that you love one another. The commandment to love is not optional. It is the defining mark of discipleship.
τηρέω
we keep
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τηρέω
To keep, to guard, to observe. Tereo. Keep yourselves in the love of God. Staying in God's love requires active keeping. Do not drift. Make choices that keep you close.
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ὅς
whatever
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ὅς
Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.
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ἐάν
maybe
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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ποιέω
we do.
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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λαμβάνω
we receive
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λαμβάνω
while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove))
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