Abandoning the command of God, you hold on to human tradition.”[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 7:8 Other mss add The washing of jugs, and cups, and many other similar things you practice.

You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to human traditions.”(A)

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Another Counselor Promised

15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commands.(A)

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  1. 14:15 Other mss read “If you love me, keep (as a command)

Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

15 “If you love me, keep my commands.(A)

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God’s Commands

This is how we know(A) that we know him: if we keep his commands.(B)

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Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers

We know(A) that we have come to know him(B) if we keep his commands.(C)

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This is how we know that we love God’s children: when we love God and obey[a] his commands.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:2 Other mss read keep

This is how we know(A) that we love the children of God:(B) by loving God and carrying out his commands.

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