1 John 5:3

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome,
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} this{G3778} is{G2076}{(G5748)} the love{G26} of God{G2316}, that{G2443} we keep{G5083}{(G5725)} his{G846} commandments{G1785}: and{G2532} his{G846} commandments{G1785} are{G1526}{(G5748)} not{G3756} grievous{G926}.
KJV with Strongs
For this is the love (agape) of the Elohim: that we keep His commandments, and His commandments are not burdensome.
The F.O.G
[3] This is what real love for God looks like: following His instructions. And here's the beautiful truth - His commands aren't burdensome! They're like guardrails on a mountain road, protecting us rather than restricting us. For this is true love for Yahweh: that we observe His commandments, and His commandments are not burdensome.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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1 John 5:3

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