E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 3:2
Beloved . App-135 . the . Omit. not yet . Greek. oupo . but . The texts omit. know . App-132 . see . App-133 . as = even as. Compare 1 John 2:6 . read more
1 John 3:1-3 Esv
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 3:3
in = upon ( App-104 .), i.e. set, or fixed on. purifieth . Greek. hagnizo. See Acts 21:24 . even as . See 1 John 2:6 . pure . Greek. hagnos. See 2 Corinthians 7:11 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 3:1
This entire chapter, including also the last verse of 1 John 2, is a discussion dealing principally with the children of God. We cannot find agreement with those who make this section a treatise on the "love of God," although, of course, that subject is prominently mentioned. Aside from the opening verse, love is not mentioned until 1 John 3:11, and there it is not the love of God, but God's command that we should love one another. Orr's outline is a practical... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.It is not yet made manifest what we shall be ... Sinclair thought that John made this statement in response to questions which Christians had raised regarding their future state; and it may well be true. People have always been curious regarding such things; "But we cannot say. It is not good for us to know."[9]... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 3:3
And everyone that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.And everyone that hath this hope set on him ... The RSV is a better translation: "Everyone who thus hopes in him." This means, "everyone who hopes in Christ." The great obligation of every person "in Christ" is to exhibit the righteousness and purity so perfectly exemplified in him.There is another glimpse in this of the "perfection" that God requires of his children. Being as pure as Christ is pure is the same as... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:1
1 John 3:1. Behold, what manner of love, &c.— The word behold, is made use of to excite new degrees of attention; and indeed is generally used in the scripture as a kind of hand, to point out what is peculiarly worthy our attention. The word ποταπος, rendered what manner, properly signifies quantity; when it denotes quality, it is some eminent sort or high degree of the kind. In either sense it will suit this place; but the latter seems preferable. The persons who in the last verse are said... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:2
1 John 3:2. Now are we the sons of God, &c.— In 1Jn 3:1 the apostle says, the world knew them not. Here he intimates, that they themselves did not fully comprehend what glory and felicity was implied in their being sons of God, and heirs of his eternal inheritance. It is observable, that these are the words of John; of him who had not only so familiarly conversed with Christ on this sublime and delightful subject, but had seen his transfigurationwhen Moses and Elias appeared in such... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 John 3:3
1 John 3:3. That hath this hope— The phrase Ο εχων, signifies, he that keepeth, holdeth, or retaineth: he purifies himself; consequently he is not like a stone, or like a machine, which is entirely passive: God, it is true, gives him all the power by imparting his grace unto him; and this is the use which he is obliged to make of it. It is not said that he purifies himself, as Jesus Christ purifies himself; Jesus Christ was never polluted with any immorality, he therefore has no occasion to... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 3:1
1. Behold—calling attention, as to some wonderful exhibition, little as the world sees to admire. This verse is connected with the previous :-, thus: All our doing of righteousness is a mere sign that God, of His matchless love, has adopted us as children; it does not save us, but is a proof that we are saved of His grace. what manner of—of what surpassing excellence, how gracious on His part, how precious to us. love . . . bestowed—He does not say that God hath given us some gift, but love... read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 3:1
Behold . App-133 . Plural. love . App-135 . Father . App-98 . bestowed upon = given to. that = in order that. Greek. hina . sons = children. App-108 . God . App-98 . All the texts add, "and we are (so)". therefore = on account of ( App-104 . 1 John 3:2 ) this. world . App-129 . read more