1 John 5:2

New Century Version

This is how we know we love God’s children: when we love God and obey his commands.

Cross References

John 15:17

This is my command: Love each other.

1 John 2:3

We can be sure that we know God if we obey his commands.

1 John 2:5

But if someone obeys God’s teaching, then in that person God’s love has truly reached its goal. This is how we can be sure we are living in God:

1 John 3:14

We know we have left death and have come into life because we love each other. Whoever does not love is still dead.

1 John 4:21

And God gave us this command: Those who love God must also love their brothers and sisters.