1 John 3:7
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”
τεκνίον
Little child, dear one. Teknion. John called his congregations "little children," a term of deep pastoral affection. Those who belong to Christ are not merely followers but beloved. Receive that tenderness.
μηδείς
no one
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μηδείς
Not even one, nothing, none. Mēdeís. Do not be anxious about anything, not even one thing. Total surrender leaves no exceptions. Give it all.
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πλανάω
should lead astray
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πλανάω
Wander, lead astray, deceive. Planáō. Your adversary roams about seeking someone to devour, and many are led astray by not knowing the Scriptures or the power of God. Stay rooted.
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ποιέω
are practicing
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ποιέω
Make, do, produce. Poiéō. Faith without works is dead. What you believe will always show itself in what you make and do. Let your actions confirm your confession.
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δικαιοσύνη
righteousness
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δικαιοσύνη
Righteousness, justice, rightness. Dikaiosune. Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Righteousness is not earned. It is received as a gift through faith.
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δίκαιος
righteous
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δίκαιος
Just, righteous, innocent. Díkaios. The righteous will live by faith, and God declares righteous those who trust in him. Character and conduct are both in view. Be what you are declared.
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καθώς
even as
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καθώς
Just as, in the same way, inasmuch as. Kathōs. God loves, forgives, and gives — and calls us to do likewise. How He acts becomes the pattern for how we act. Live up to the standard.
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ἐκεῖνος
He
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ἐκεῖνος
That one, that very one. Ekeînos. Scripture uses this word to point with precision, as in "that day" or "that hour" which no one knows. When God points, pay attention to what he is singling out.
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εἰμί
is.
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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