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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:19

1 John 3:19. And hereby we know, &c.— "And by a constant prevalence of this excellent temper and conduct, we may be well satisfied that we are begotten with the word of truth (James 1:18.), and are brought to understand, believe in, and live under, the government of the true principles of the gospel, as sincere Christians: and, in the consciousness of this, we shall assure our hearts before him, when we draw nigh in the exercises of devotion." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:20

1 John 3:20. God is greater than our heart,— That is, more powerful, say some, and consequently more able to condemn and punish: but greater in knowledge, say others; and the following words evidently favour this interpretation: a criminal may have some hopes of escaping, when he stands before an earthly judge, though his own conscience condemn him; but God knows us more exactly than we do ourselves; and thosewhoseconsciencescondemnthem,mustexpectthat God will ratify the sentence of conscience,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:21

1 John 3:21. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not,— Though the expression is negative in the text, it must imply somewhat positive; namely, that conscience should upon examination acquit us. St. John is speaking here notof Jews, Heathens, Infidels, hypocrites, or vicious persons; but of himself, and other real Christians, who were experimentallyacquainted with the pure gospel, and might easily examine their hearts and lives thereby. If such, upon a careful examination, find a divine conformity... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:22

1 John 3:22. Whatsoever we ask, we receive of him,— There are four conditions on which men may expect to have their prayers heard: First, If they pray for things agreeable to the will of God; that is, for things in themselves truly good and proper. See ch. 1 John 5:14-15. Secondly, If they pray in a right manner, or with a right temper and disposition of mind; that is, with faith in the atoning Blood, and in the wisdom, goodness, power, and over-ruling providence of God; with humility and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:19

19. hereby—Greek, "herein"; in our loving in deed and in truth ( :-). we know—The oldest manuscripts have "we shall know," namely, if we fulfil the command (1 John 3:18). of the truth—that we are real disciples of, and belonging to, the truth, as it is in Jesus: begotten of God with the word of truth. Having herein the truth radically, we shall be sure not to love merely in word and tongue. (1 John 3:18). assure—literally, "persuade," namely, so as to cease to condemn us; satisfy the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:20

20. LUTHER and BENGEL take this verse as consoling the believer whom his heart condemns; and who, therefore, like Peter, appeals from conscience to Him who is greater than conscience. "Lord, Thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love Thee." Peter's conscience, though condemning him of his sin in denying the Lord, assured him of his love; but fearing the possibility, owing to his past fall, of deceiving himself, he appeals to the all-knowing God: so Paul, 1 Corinthians 4:3; 1 Corinthians... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:21

21. Beloved—There is no "But" contrasting the two cases, 1 John 3:20; 1 John 3:21, because "Beloved" sufficiently marks the transition to the case of the brethren walking in the full confidence of love (1 John 3:21- :). The two results of our being able to "assure our hearts before Him" (1 John 3:19), and of "our heart condemning us not" (of insincerity as to the truth in general, and as to LOVE in particular) are, (1) confidence toward God; (2) a sure answer to our prayers. John does not mean... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:22

22. we receive—as a matter of fact, according to His promise. Believers, as such, ask only what is in accordance with God's will; or if they ask what God wills not, they bow their will to God's will, and so God grants them either their request, or something better than it. because we keep his commandments—Compare Psalms 66:18; Psalms 34:15; Psalms 145:18; Psalms 145:19. Not as though our merits earned a hearing for our prayers, but when we are believers in Christ, all our works of faith being... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 3:10-23

C. Learning to See Christian Love 3:10b-23John has made clear that the only basis on which a Christian can be identified (manifested) as such is by his or her righteous behavior. Christians are not manifested by the absence of sin in them; he never says this. The next question that John proceeded to respond to is, How can we identify "righteousness?" John’s response was, It is not seen in morality-unbelievers can be moral-but in brotherly love. In this section, as in the one preceding it and in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 3:19-20

"By this" refers to what John said in 1 John 3:17-18. Tangible demonstrations of love for the brethren show the believer’s true character, his righteousness. They should be a comfort to us when we feel guilty that we have not met many needs, a condition that prevails no matter how generous we may be. We can overcome feelings of false guilt by remembering that God knows our real motives. He does not judge on the basis of appearance, as we often judge ourselves."This phrase ["before Him," 1 John... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:19

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 3:10-23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 3:19-20

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