New International VersionThe one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.
New Living TranslationThose who obey God’s commandments remain in fellowship with him, and he with them. And we know he lives in us because the Spirit he gave us lives in us.
English Standard VersionWhoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.
Berean Standard BibleWhoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the one keeping His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us: by the Spirit whom He has given to us.
King James BibleAnd 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.
New King James VersionNow he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
New American Standard BibleThe one who keeps His commandments remains in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He remains in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
NASB 1995The one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
NASB 1977And the one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And we know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd the one who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He gave us.
Amplified BibleThe one who habitually keeps His commandments [obeying His word and following His precepts, abides and] remains in Him, and He in him. By this we know and have the proof that He [really] abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us [as a gift].
Christian Standard BibleThe one who keeps his commands remains in him, and he in him. And the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he has given us.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThe one who keeps His commands remains in Him, and He in him. And the way we know that He remains in us is from the Spirit He has given us.
American Standard VersionAnd he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.
Contemporary English VersionIf we obey God's commandments, we will stay one in our hearts with him, and he will stay one with us. The Spirit he has given us is proof that we are one with him.
English Revised VersionAnd he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThose who obey Christ's commandments live in God, and God lives in them. We know that he lives in us because he has given us the Spirit.
Good News TranslationThose who obey God's commands live in union with God and God lives in union with them. And because of the Spirit that God has given us we know that God lives in union with us.
International Standard VersionThe person who keeps his commandments abides in God, and God abides in him. This is how we can be sure that he remains in us: he has given us his Spirit.
NET BibleAnd the person who keeps his commandments resides in God, and God in him. Now by this we know that God resides in us: by the Spirit he has given us.
New Heart English BibleHe who keeps his commandments remains in him, and he in him. By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he that keepeth his commandments, dwelleth in him, and he in him. And by this we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Weymouth New TestamentThe man who obeys His commands continues in union with God, and God continues in union with him; and through His Spirit whom He has given us we can know that He continues in union with us. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us.
World English BibleHe who keeps his commandments remains in him, and he in him. By this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit which he gave us. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is keeping His commands, remains in Him, and He in him; and in this we know that He remains in us, from the Spirit that He gave us.
Berean Literal BibleAnd the one keeping His commandments abides in Him, and He in him. And by this we know that He abides in us: by the Spirit whom He has given to us.
Young's Literal Translation and he who is keeping His commands, in Him he doth remain, and He in him; and in this we know that He doth remain in us, from the Spirit that He gave us.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he keeping his commands remains in him, and he in him. And in this we know that he remains in us, by the Spirit he gave us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he that keepeth his commandments, abideth in him, and he in him. And in this we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd those who keep his commandments abide in him, and he in them. And we know that he abides in us by this: by the Spirit, whom he has given to us.
New American BibleThose who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit that he gave us.
New Revised Standard VersionAll who obey his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit that he has given us. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhosoever keeps his commandments will be guarded by him, and he will dwell in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd whoever keeps his commandments is kept by him and he dwells in him, and by this we perceive that he lodges in us, from his Spirit, that one whom he has given to us. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he that keeps his commandments abides in him, and he in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit which he has given us.
Godbey New TestamentAnd the one keeping his commandments abides in him, and he in him; and in this we know that he abides in us, he has given us of his Spirit.
Haweis New TestamentAnd he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him; and by this we know that he abideth in us, from the Spirit which he hath given us.
Mace New Testament
he that observes his commandments, dwelleth in God, and God in him: and hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the spirit which he hath given us.
Weymouth New Testament
The man who obeys His commands continues in union with God, and God continues in union with him; and through His Spirit whom He has given us we can know that He continues in union with us.
Worrell New Testament
And he that keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He in him; and in this we know that He abideth in us, by the Spirit Whom He gave to us.
Worsley New Testament
And he, that keepeth his commandments, abideth in Him, and He in him: and hereby we know that He abideth in us,even by the Spirit which He hath given us.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Love One Another… 23And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. 24WhoeverkeepsHiscommandmentsremainsinGod,andGodinhim.Andbythiswe knowthatHe remainsinus:bytheSpiritHe has givenus.
Cross References John 14:23Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.
John 15:4-5Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:10If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love.
John 14:16-17And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever— / the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you.
Romans 8:9-11You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. / But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. / And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you.
Galatians 5:16-18So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. / For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. / But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
1 Corinthians 3:16Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?
1 Corinthians 6:19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
Ephesians 3:16-17I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, / so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Then you, being rooted and grounded in love,
2 Corinthians 6:16What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”
John 16:13However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.
John 17:21-23that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. / I have given them the glory You gave Me, so that they may be one as We are one— / I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me.
Romans 8:14For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Galatians 4:6And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!”
Ezekiel 36:27And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.
Treasury of Scripture And he that keeps his commandments dwells in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he stays in us, by the Spirit which he has given us. he that. 1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. John 14:21-23 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… John 15:7-10 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you… dwelleth. 1 John 4:7,12,15,16 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God… John 6:54-56 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day… John 17:21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father,art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. we. 1 John 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. Romans 8:9-17 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his… Galatians 4:5,6 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons… Jump to Previous AbideAbidesAbidethCommandmentsCommandsContinuesDwellethHerebyKeepethKeepingKeepsLiveObeyObeysSpiritUnionJump to Next AbideAbidesAbidethCommandmentsCommandsContinuesDwellethHerebyKeepethKeepingKeepsLiveObeyObeysSpiritUnion1 John 3 1.He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;3.who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;11.as also to love one another as brothers.Whoever keeps His commandmentsThis phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments as a sign of genuine faith. In the context of 1 John, the commandments refer primarily to the command to love one another (1 John 3:23). This echoes Jesus' teaching in John 14:15, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." The concept of keeping commandments is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where obedience to God's law was a covenantal requirement ( Deuteronomy 6:1-9). remains in God, and God in him.
The idea of mutual abiding is central to Johannine theology. It reflects the intimate relationship between the believer and God, akin to the vine and branches metaphor inJohn 15:4-5. This mutual indwelling signifies a deep spiritual union, where the believer's life is sustained by God's presence. The concept of God dwelling with His people is also seen in the Old Testament, such as in the tabernacle and temple (Exodus 25:8,1 Kings 8:27). And by this we know that He remains in us:
This assurance of God's presence is a recurring theme in John's writings. The phrase underscores the certainty believers can have regarding their relationship with God. It aligns with the purpose of John's epistle, which is to provide assurance of eternal life to believers (1John 5:13). The knowledge of God's indwelling is not based on feelings but on the evidence of a transformed life and obedience to His commandments. by the Spirit He has given us.
The Holy Spirit is the means by which believers experience God's presence and assurance. The Spirit's role as a witness and guide is highlighted inJohn 14:16-17, where Jesus promises the Spirit of truth to His followers. The giving of the Spirit fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such asJoel 2:28-29, where God promises to pour out His Spirit on all people. The Spirit's presence is a mark of the new covenant and a guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of the epistle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. GodThe central figure in this verse, whose presence is assured in those who keep His commandments. 3. The Holy SpiritThe Spirit given by God, serving as the assurance of His presence within believers. Teaching Points Obedience as Evidence of RelationshipKeeping God's commandments is not just a duty but a demonstration of our relationship with Him. It shows that we are in Him and He is in us. The Role of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit is the assurance of God's presence. His work in our lives is a testament to our abiding relationship with God. Mutual IndwellingThe concept of God remaining in us and us in Him speaks to a deep, personal relationship that transforms our lives and aligns our will with His. Assurance of SalvationThe presence of the Holy Spirit provides believers with confidence in their salvation and their standing before God. Practical ObedienceLiving out God's commandments in daily life is a practical expression of our faith and love for Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 John 3:24?
2.How does 1 John 3:24 emphasize the importance of obeying God's commandments?
3.What role does the Holy Spirit play in abiding in us, per this verse?
4.How can we ensure we "remain in Him" as instructed in 1 John 3:24?
5.What other scriptures highlight the connection between obedience and abiding in God?
6.How can believers discern the Spirit's presence as described in 1 John 3:24?
7.How does 1 John 3:24 define the relationship between obedience and God's presence in believers?
8.What role does the Holy Spirit play in confirming God's presence according to 1 John 3:24?
9.How does 1 John 3:24 connect obedience to God's commandments with assurance of salvation?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3?
11.How can we live fully in Christ's teachings?
12.Is God's form physical?
13.What is the most serious sin?
14.How do branches remain fruitful in the vine?What Does 1 John 3:24 Mean Whoever keeps His commandments- John’s wording is straightforward: obedience to God’s revealed will is the unmistakable mark of genuine faith. - Jesus said the same: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15). - Obedience is not a way to earn salvation; rather, it is evidence that salvation has taken root (1 John 2:3-5;James 2:18). - The commands in view include loving God and loving others (1 John 3:23). When those commands shape daily choices, believers show the family resemblance of those born of God.
remains in God, and God in him- “Remain” (or “abide”) describes a living, continual union, not an occasional visit (John 15:4-5). - This reciprocal indwelling means: • Our lives are anchored in His life (Galatians 2:20). • His life overflows through ours, empowering holiness and love (1 John 4:12-16). - Because God literally takes up residence in the believer, obedience flows from the inside out, not merely from external rule-keeping.
And by this we know- John is passionate about assurance (1 John 5:13). He doesn’t leave believers guessing. - “By this” points back to obedient living and forward to the Spirit’s witness. Both work together to give confident knowledge, not vague hope (2 Corinthians 13:5). - The verb “know” is experiential; John is describing settled certainty, not mere intellectual agreement.
that He remains in us- The focus shifts from our abiding in Him to His abiding in us—God takes the initiative and sustains the relationship (John 17:23). - Awareness of His presence becomes tangible in day-to-day life: • Conviction of sin (John 16:8) • Comfort in trials (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) • Growing Christlike character (Galatians 5:22-23)
by the Spirit He has given us- The Holy Spirit is the God-given guarantee that this mutual indwelling is real (Ephesians 1:13-14;Romans 8:16). - Practical ways the Spirit confirms our standing: • Illuminating Scripture so it pierces the heart (1 Corinthians 2:12-13) • Empowering victory over sin (Romans 8:13) • Stirring love for fellow believers (1 John 4:7) - Because the Spirit is “given,” assurance rests on God’s promise, not on fluctuating feelings.
summaryKeeping God’s commandments displays a life rooted in Him; such obedience proves that a believer truly abides in God and God in the believer. This mutual indwelling is made certain by the Holy Spirit, the divine gift who testifies within us, empowers obedience, and seals our assurance. Verse 24. - We are again in doubt as to whether αὐτοῦ and αὐτός refer to God the Father or to Christ. The former seems better on account of verse 22; but the latter may be right ( John 14:15; John 15:5). Compare the conclusion of the first main division ( 1 John 2:24-28). In this (or, hereby) probably refers to what follows; the ἐν does not disprove this, in spite of the ἐκ which follows. St. John has combined two constructions: "In this we know... in that"ἐν τούτῳ γινώσκομεν... ὅτι, as in verse 16; and "From this we know... from"ἐκ τούτου γινώσκομεν... ἐκ τοῦ; comp. 1 John 4:6. From the Spirit which he gave us. "He" is probably the Father ( John 14:16, 17), and the aorist ἔδωκεν refers to the special occasion of Pentecost. Hitherto St. John has mentioned only the Father and the Son; now the Spirit also (alluded to in 1 John 2:20, 27) is introduced by name as a witness and test of the truth. The sentence forms the transition to the subject of the next section ( 1 John 4:1-6), which is a sort of digression, the subject of love being mentioned in verse 7. This verse is said to have been a favourite with Spinoza.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Whoeverὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.keepsτηρῶν(tērōn)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5083:From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.commandmentsἐντολὰς(entolas)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1785:An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription.remainsμένει(menei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3306:To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.[God],αὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.[God]αὐτὸς(autos)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.him.αὐτῷ(autō)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.Andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.byἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.thisτούτῳ(toutō)Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.we knowγινώσκομεν(ginōskomen)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1097:A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.thatὅτι(hoti)Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.He remainsμένει(menei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3306:To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.us:ἡμῖν(hēmin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.byἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.theτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.SpiritΠνεύματος(Pneumatos)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4151:Wind, breath, spirit.He has givenἔδωκεν(edōken)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1325:To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.us.ἡμῖν(hēmin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.
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