1 John 5:2

New International Version

This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.

Cross References

1 John 2:5

But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him:

1 John 4:21

And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

John 15:17

This is my command: Love each other.

1 John 2:3

We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love each other. Anyone who does not love remains in death.