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that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/5.htm">New King James Version</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/nasb/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, in order that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/lsb/1_john/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/amp/1_john/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God [which represents all that Jesus Christ is and does], so that you will know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that you [already] have eternal life. <a href="/csb/1_john/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/asv/1_john/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/cev/1_john/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> All of you have faith in the Son of God, and I have written to let you know you have eternal life. <a href="/erv/1_john/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/gwt/1_john/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I've written this to those who believe in the Son of God so that they will know that they have eternal life. <a href="/gnt/1_john/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> I am writing this to you so that you may know that you have eternal life--you that believe in the Son of God. <a href="/isv/1_john/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/msb/1_john/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life and that you may believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/net/1_john/5.htm">NET Bible</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/nheb/1_john/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have everlasting life. <a href="/wbt/1_john/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I write all this to you in order that you who believe in the Son of God may know for certain that you already have the Life of the Ages. <a href="/web/1_john/5.htm">World English Bible</a> These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I wrote these things to you who are believing in the Name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have continuous life, and that you may believe in the Name of the Son of God. <a href="/blb/1_john/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I have written these things to you, the ones believing in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/ylt/1_john/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> These things I did write to you who are believing in the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that life ye have age-during, and that ye may believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/slt/1_john/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> These I wrote to you believing in the name of the Son of God; ye might know that ye have eternal life, and that ye might believe in the name of the Son of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> These things I write to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I am writing this to you, so that you may know that you have Eternal Life: you who believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/nabre/1_john/5.htm">New American Bible</a> I write these things to you so that you may know that you have eternal life, you who believe in the name of the Son of God. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> These things I have written to you who believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> These things I have written to you that you will know that you have Eternal Life, you who believe in the name of The Son of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I have written these things to you that believe on the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/godbey/1_john/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> I have written these things unto you, in order that you may know that you have eternal life; to those who believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/haweis/1_john/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> These things have I written to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have life eternal, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/mace/1_john/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> these things have I written to you, that you may know that you have eternal life, by your believing on the name of the son of God. <a href="/wey/1_john/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I write all this to you in order that you who believe in the Son of God may know for certain that you already have the Life of the Ages. <a href="/worrell/1_john/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> These things I wrote to you who believe on the name of the Son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life. <a href="/worsley/1_john/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> These things have I written to you, who believe on the name of the son of God, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may the more firmly believe on the name of the Son of God. <a href="/parallel/1_john/5-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=1013" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/5.htm">Effective Prayer</a> 12Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. 13<a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: egrapsa (V-AIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">I have written</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: Tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believe</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: eidēte (V-RSA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">you may know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echete (V-PIA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you have</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōnion (Adj-AFS) -- From aion; perpetual.">eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.</a> 14And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a> But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9-10</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. <a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. <a href="/john/6-47.htm">John 6:47</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, he who believes has eternal life. <a href="/1_john/2-25.htm">1 John 2:25</a> And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28</a> I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16</a> The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a> For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Hebrews 10:22</a> let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12-13</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a> Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1</a> For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.have I.<a href="/1_john/1-4.htm">1 John 1:4</a> And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1,13,14,21,26</a> My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: … <a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a> But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.believe.<a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23</a> And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.<a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:<a href="/john/2-23.htm">John 2:23</a> Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.ye may know.<a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">1 John 5:10</a> He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.<a href="/1_john/1-1.htm">1 John 1:1,2</a> That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; … <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15-17</a> For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_john/5-12.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_john/3-5.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Write</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">Already</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/1_john/5-18.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/3_john/1-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">Life</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_john/1-5.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 5</div>1. <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">He who loves God loves his children, and keeps his commandments;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">which to the faithful are not grievous.</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/5-9.htm">Jesus is the Son of God;</a> 14. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">and able to hear our prayers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>I have written these things This phrase indicates the purpose of the letter. The Apostle John, traditionally understood to be the author, writes with authority as an eyewitness of Jesus Christ. The phrase "these things" refers to the contents of the entire epistle, which emphasizes themes of love, obedience, and truth. The letter serves as a pastoral guide to ensure the readers' faith is grounded in the true teachings of Christ, countering false doctrines prevalent at the time.to you who believe John addresses believers, those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ. This community likely consisted of both Jewish and Gentile Christians. The early church faced challenges from Gnostic teachings, which denied the humanity of Christ and promoted secret knowledge. By affirming belief, John reinforces the foundational Christian doctrine that faith in Jesus is essential for salvation.in the name of the Son of God The "name" signifies the authority and character of Jesus Christ. In biblical times, a name represented the essence of a person. By believing in the name of the Son of God, believers acknowledge Jesus' divine nature and messianic role. This phrase connects to other scriptures, such as <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a>, which speaks of receiving power to become children of God through belief in His name.so that you may know John emphasizes assurance of salvation. The Greek word for "know" (ginosko) implies a deep, experiential knowledge. This assurance counters the uncertainty propagated by false teachers. The certainty of eternal life is a recurring theme in John's writings, providing comfort and confidence to believers.that you have eternal life Eternal life is a present possession for believers, not just a future promise. It signifies a quality of life that begins now and continues forever, characterized by a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This concept is rooted in Jesus' teachings, such as in <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a>, where eternal life is defined as knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ. The assurance of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian hope, affirming the believer's secure position in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The 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. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of the letter, specifically those who believe in the name of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The central promise and assurance given to believers, a key theme in John's writings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_salvation.htm">Assurance of Salvation</a> Believers can have confidence in their eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. This assurance is not based on feelings but on the truth of God's Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_belief.htm">The Importance of Belief</a> The phrase "believe in the name of the Son of God" emphasizes the necessity of faith in Jesus for salvation. This belief is not merely intellectual assent but a trust and reliance on Jesus as Savior and Lord. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture.htm">The Role of Scripture</a> John wrote these things to provide assurance. Scripture serves as a foundation for our faith and confidence in eternal life. <a href="/topical/l/living_with_eternal_perspective.htm">Living with Eternal Perspective</a> Knowing we have eternal life should impact how we live daily, encouraging us to focus on eternal values and live in a way that honors God. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Sharing the assurance of eternal life with fellow believers can strengthen and encourage the community of faith, fostering unity and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 5</a> <a href="/q/who_is_timothy_keller's_impact.htm">Am I assured of my salvation?</a> <a href="/q/can_i_be_certain_of_my_salvation.htm">Can I be certain of my salvation?</a> <a href="/q/is_christianity_a_tool_for_control.htm">Isn't Christianity just a way for leaders to control people?</a> <a href="/q/am_i_assured_of_my_salvation.htm">Am I assured of my salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_john/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>[4.The Conclusion (<a href="/context/1_john/5-13.htm" title="These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.">1John 5:13-21</a>).(1)FRESH STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF WRITING, equivalent to that at the beginning of the Epistle, but differing from it (<a href="/1_john/5-13.htm" title="These things have I written to you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may believe on the name of the Son of God.">1John 5:13</a>).(2)WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT COME UP TO THE STANDARD ASSUMED THROUGHOUT THE EPISTLE (<a href="/context/1_john/5-14.htm" title="And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he hears us:">1John 5:14-17</a>).(3)SOME PRACTICAL POINTS RECAPITULATED (<a href="/context/1_john/5-18.htm" title="We know that whoever is born of God sins not; but he that is begotten of God keeps himself, and that wicked one touches him not.">1John 5:18-20</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 13-21. - 4. CONCLUSION OF EPISTLE; without, however, any marked break between this section and the last On the contrary, the prominent thought of eternal life through faith in the Son of God is continued for final development. This topic is the main idea alike of the Gospel (<a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a>) and of the Epistle, with this difference - in the Gospel the purpose is that we may have eternal life; in the Epistle, that we may know that we have eternal life. Verse 13. - These things I have written to you sums up the Epistle as a whole. At the outset the apostle said, "These things we write, that our joy [yours as well as mine] may be fulfilled;" and now, as he draws to a close, he says the same thing in other words. Their joy is the knowledge that they have eternal life through belief in the Son of God. There is considerable variety of reading in this verse, but that of the T.R., represented by the Authorized Version, is a manifest simplification. That represented by the Revised Version is probably right. The awkwardness of the last clause produced various alterations with a view to greater smoothness. The verse, both as regards construction and meaning, should be carefully compared with <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a>. In both we have the epexegetic addition at the end. In both we have St. John's favourite πιστεύειν εἰς, expressing the very strongest belief; motion to and repose upon the object of belief. In both we have the remarkable expression, "believe on his Name." This is no mere periphrasis for "believe on him." Names in Jewish history were so often significant, being sometimes given by God himself, that they served not merely to distinguish one man from another, but to indicate his character. So also with the Divine Name: it suggests the Divine attributes. "To believe on the Name of the Son of God" is to give entire adhesion to him as having the qualities of the Divine Son. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/5-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I have written ἔγραψα (egrapsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. these things Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believe πιστεύουσιν (pisteuousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may know εἰδῆτε (eidēte) Verb - Perfect Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you have ἔχετε (echete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. life. ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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