John 14:21

Authorized King James Version

He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#2
ἔχων
G2192
He that hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#3
τὰς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#4
ἐντολάς
G1785
commandments
injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription
#5
μου
G3450
my
of me
#6
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#7
τηρῶν
G5083
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
#8
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#9
ἐκεῖνός
G1565
he
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
#10
ἐστιν
G2076
it is
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
ἀγαπήσω
G25
he that loveth
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#13
με
G3165
me
me
#14
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
δὲ
G1161
and
but, and, etc
#16
ἀγαπήσω
G25
he that loveth
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#17
με
G3165
me
me
#18
ἀγαπήσω
G25
he that loveth
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#19
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#20
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
πατρός
G3962
Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#22
μου
G3450
my
of me
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
ἐγὼ
G1473
I
i, me
#25
ἀγαπήσω
G25
he that loveth
to love (in a social or moral sense)
#26
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#27
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#28
ἐμφανίσω
G1718
will manifest
to exhibit (in person) or disclose (by words)
#29
αὐτῷ
G846
him
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
#30
ἐμαυτόν
G1683
myself
of myself so likewise the dative case ?????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-to'"/>, and accusative case ??????? <pronunciation strongs="em-ow-ton'"/>

Analysis

Within the broader context of John, this passage highlights divine love through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of love connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about love, 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 John.

Historical Context

The historical context of the late first century during increasing tension between synagogue and church provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The late first-century Jewish-Christian tensions and Hellenistic thought would have shaped how the original audience understood love. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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