1 John 5:3

New International Reader's Version

In fact, here is what it means to love God. We love him by obeying his commands. And his commands are not hard to obey.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:6

Hezekiah remained faithful to the Lord. He didn’t stop serving him. He obeyed the commands the Lord had given Moses.

Psalm 119:140

Your promises have proved to be true. I love them.

Psalm 119:45

I will lead a full and happy life, because I’ve tried to obey your rules.

Exodus 20:6

But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.

Proverbs 3:17

Her ways are pleasant ways. All her paths lead to peace.

Daniel 9:4

I prayed to the Lord my God. I admitted that we had sinned. I said, “Lord, you are a great and wonderful God. You keep the covenant you made with all those who love you and obey your commandments. You show them your love.

Micah 6:8

The Lord has shown you what is good. He has told you what he requires of you. You must act with justice. You must love to show mercy. And you must be humble as you live in the sight of your God.

Matthew 23:4

They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry. Then they put them on other people’s shoulders. But they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them.

John 14:15

“If you love me, obey my commands.

John 15:10

If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. In the same way, I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

John 15:14

You are my friends if you do what I command.

Romans 7:12

So the law is holy. The commandment also is holy and right and good.

Romans 7:22

Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law.

Deuteronomy 5:10

But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.

Deuteronomy 7:9

So I want you to realize that the Lord your God is God. He is the faithful God. He keeps his covenant for all time to come. He keeps it with those who love him and obey his commandments. He shows them his love.

Hebrews 8:10

This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds. I will write them on their hearts. I will be their God. And they will be my people.

1 John 2:3

We know that we have come to know God if we obey his commands.

2 John 1:6

The way we show our love is to obey God’s commands. He commands you to lead a life of love. That’s what you have heard from the beginning.