1 John 5:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We show our love for God by obeying his commandments, and they are not hard to follow.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:6

He was completely faithful to the LORD and obeyed the laws the LORD had given to Moses for the people.

Psalm 119:140

Your word to me, your servant, is like pure gold; I treasure what you say.

Psalm 119:45

I have gained perfect freedom by following your teachings,

Exodus 20:6

But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

Proverbs 3:17

Wisdom makes life pleasant and leads us safely along.

Micah 6:8

The LORD God has told us what is right and what he demands: “See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God.”

Matthew 23:4

They pile heavy burdens on people's shoulders and won't lift a finger to help.

John 14:15

Jesus said to his disciples: If you love me, you will do as I command.

John 15:10

If you obey me, I will keep loving you, just as my Father keeps loving me, because I have obeyed him.

John 15:14

And you are my friends, if you obey me.

Romans 7:12

Still, the Law and its commands are holy and correct and good.

Romans 7:22

With my whole heart I agree with the Law of God.

Deuteronomy 5:10

But if you love me and obey my laws, I will be kind to your families for thousands of generations.

Deuteronomy 7:9

You know that the LORD your God is the only true God. So love him and obey his commands, and he will faithfully keep his agreement with you and your descendants for a thousand generations.

Hebrews 8:10

“But now I tell the people of Israel this is my new agreement: ‘The time will come when I, the Lord, will write my laws on their minds and hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

1 John 2:3

When we obey God, we are sure that we know him.

2 John 1:6

Love means that we do what God tells us. And from the beginning, he told you to love him.