1 John 4:17
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.”
κρίσις
Judgment, decision, tribunal. Krisis. The Father has committed all judgment to the Son. The one who died for sinners is the one who will judge them. That is both sobering and gracious.
ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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οὗτος
this.
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔχω
we may have
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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παῤῥησία
confidence
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παῤῥησία
Boldness, confidence, freedom of speech. Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy and find grace.
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ἡμέρα
day
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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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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τελειόω
has been perfected
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τελειόω
to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
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ἐκεῖνος
He
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ἐκεῖνος
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
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καθώς
even as
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καθώς
just (or inasmuch) as, that
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