Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Darby, John. "Commentary on 1 John 4". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/1-john-4.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on 1 John 4". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
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Introduction
1:2 report (b-15) which (c-21) Hostis . as Matthew 7:24 . The character, not merely the statement of the fact, 'which was such a one as that.'
Verse 2
4:2 know (a-3) Ginosko . and so throughout chapter. see 1 Corinthians 8:1 .
Verse 7
4:7 begotten (b-19) Or 'is born.' as ch. 3.9.
Verse 9
4:9 us (c-4) 'In our case,' in respect of us. The idea of the love of God remains absolute. only it has been shown 'as respects us in this,' &c.
Verse 12
4:12 us. (d-24) En , 'of which we are the objects;' but it is more than 'towards.'
Verse 16
4:16 to (d-13) En , 'of which we are the objects;' but it is more than 'towards.'