1 John 3:24

Authorized King James Version

And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

τηρῶν

G5083

he that keepeth

to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from g5442, which is properly to prevent escaping; and from g2892

τὰς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

ἐντολὰς

G1785

commandments

injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription

αὐτῷ·

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

ἐν

G1722

hereby

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

αὐτῷ·

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

μένει

G3306

dwelleth

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#10

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#11

αὐτῷ·

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#12

ἐν

G1722

hereby

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#13

αὐτῷ·

G846

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

#14

καὶ

G2532

And

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#15

ἐν

G1722

hereby

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#16

τούτῳ

G5129

to (in, with or by) this (person or thing)

#17

γινώσκομεν

G1097

we know

to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

#18

ὅτι

G3754

that

demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because

#19

μένει

G3306

dwelleth

to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)

#20

ἐν

G1722

hereby

"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc

#21

ἡμῖν

G2254

to (or for, with, by) us

#22

ἐκ

G1537

a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct

#23

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#24

πνεύματος

G4151

the Spirit

a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin

#25

οὗ

G3739

which

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#26

ἡμῖν

G2254

to (or for, with, by) us

#27

ἔδωκεν

G1325

he hath given

to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 1 John, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 1 John.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 1 John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within 1 John chapter 3 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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