1John 5:3 Cross References

1 John 5:3

3: Loving God means keeping his commandments, and really, that isn't difficult.

John 14:15

  1. "If you love me, obey my commandments.

1 John 2:3

  1. And how can we be sure that we belong to him? By obeying his commandments.

2 John 1:6

  1. Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.

John 15:10

  1. When you obey me, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father and remain in his love.

John 14:21

  1. Those who obey my commandments are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them, and I will love them. And I will reveal myself to each one of them."
  2. Judas (not Judas Iscariot, but the other disciple with that name) said to him, "Lord, why are you going to reveal yourself only to us and not to the world at large?"
  3. Jesus replied, "All those who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and live with them.
  4. Anyone who doesn't love me will not do what I say. And remember, my words are not my own. This message is from the Father who sent me.

Deuteronomy 7:9

  1. Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands.

Micah 6:8

  1. No, O people, the LORD has already told you what is good, and this is what he requires: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.

Romans 7:22

  1. I love God's law with all my heart.

Hebrews 8:10

  1. But this is the new covenant I will make with the people of Israel on that day, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their minds so they will understand them, and I will write them on their hearts so they will obey them. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Daniel 9:4

  1. I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: "O Lord, you are a great and awesome God! You always fulfill your promises of unfailing love to those who love you and keep your commands.

Romans 7:12

  1. But still, the law itself is holy and right and good.

John 15:14

  1. You are my friends if you obey me.

Matthew 11:28

  1. Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.
  2. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls.
  3. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light."

Deuteronomy 5:10

  1. But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.

Proverbs 3:17

  1. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying.

Psalms 19:7

  1. The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
  2. The commandments of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are clear, giving insight to life.
  3. Reverence for the LORD is pure, lasting forever. The laws of the LORD are true; each one is fair.
  4. They are more desirable than gold, even the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, even honey dripping from the comb.
  5. They are a warning to those who hear them; there is great reward for those who obey them.

Psalms 119:45

  1. I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments.

Psalms 119:47

  1. How I delight in your commands! How I love them!
  2. I honor and love your commands. I meditate on your principles.

Deuteronomy 10:12

  1. "And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires you to fear him, to live according to his will, to love and worship him with all your heart and soul,
  2. and to obey the LORD's commands and laws that I am giving you today for your own good.

Exodus 20:6

  1. But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.

Matthew 12:46

  1. As Jesus was speaking to the crowd, his mother and brothers were outside, wanting to talk with him.
  2. Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, and they want to speak to you."
  3. Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
  4. Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "These are my mother and brothers.
  5. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"

Psalms 119:127

  1. Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold.
  2. Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way.

Psalms 119:140

  1. Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.

Psalms 119:103

  1. How sweet are your words to my taste; they are sweeter than honey.
  2. Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life.
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