SEV Biblia, Chapter 2:5
Mas el que guarda su Palabra, la caridad de Dios est verdaderamente perfecta en l; por esto sabemos que estamos en l.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:5
Verse 5. But whoso keepeth his word] Conscientiously observes his doctrine, the spirit and letter of the religion of Christ. Is the love of God perfected] The design of God's love in sending Jesus Christ into the world to die for the sin of man teteleiwtai, is accomplished, in that man who receives the doctrine, and applies for the salvation provided for him. This seems to be the meaning of the apostle.
That we are in him.] That we have entered into his spirit and views, received his salvation, have been enabled to walk in the light, and have communion with him by the Holy Spirit.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 5. But whoso keepeth his word , &c.] Either the word of the Gospel, and the truths of it, who receives it in love, cordially embraces and retains it, and will by no means part with it, but holds it fast, and stands fast in it; or the precepts and ordinances of the word, who loves these, and esteems them above fine gold, and concerning all things to be right, and observes them as they should be: in him verily is the love of God perfected : not the love wherewith God loves him, for that is perfect in himself, and admits of no degrees, and cannot be more or less in his heart, and is entirely independent of the obedience of men, or any works of theirs; it is true indeed the manifestations of this love to the saints are imperfect, and may be more and greater, and greater manifestations of love are promised to such that love Christ, and keep his commandments, ( John 14:21,23); but here it is to be understood not actively, but passively, of the love wherewith God is loved by his people; and intends not the absolute perfection of it in them, in whom it often waxes cold, and is left, or the fervour of it abated, but the sincerity and reality of it; for by keeping the word of God, both his truths and his ordinances, it is clearly seen that their love to him is without dissimulation, and is not in tongue only, but in deed and in truth:, now it is not the keeping of the word of God that causes this love, or makes it perfect or sincere, for it is a fruit of the Spirit, and is owing to the grace of God; but love, on the other hand, is the cause of keeping of the word; and the latter being a consequent and an effect of the former, is the evidence of it, of the truth and sincerity of it: hereby know we that we are in him : in Christ, not merely nominally, or by profession, as all that name the name of Christ, and are in a Gospel church state, may be said to be; but really, first secretly, through the love of Christ, the election of God, and the covenant of grace, and then openly, in conversion and the effectual calling, through believing in Christ, when the saints appear to be in him as branches in the vine; and which is known by their fruits, as here, by keeping the word, and doing the commandments of Christ, which do not put a man into Christ, but only show that he is there; for a man's being in Christ is owing to the grace of God; this is the first thing done in grace, ( 1 Corinthians 1:30).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 3-11 - What knowledge of Christ can that be, which sees not that he is mos worthy of our entire obedience? And a disobedient life shows there is neither religion nor honesty in the professor. The love of God is perfected in him that keeps his commandments. God's grace in his attains its true mark, and produces its sovereign effect as far as ma be in this world, and this is man's regeneration; though neve absolutely perfect here. Yet this observing Christ's commands, ha holiness and excellency which, if universal, would make the eart resemble heaven itself. The command to love one another had been in force from the beginning of the world; but it might be called a ne command as given to Christians. It was new in them, as their situatio was new in respect of its motives, rules, and obligations. And thos who walk in hatred and enmity to believers, remain in a dark state Christian love teaches us to value our brother's soul, and to drea every thing hurtful to his purity and peace. Where spiritual darknes dwells, in mind, the judgment, and the conscience will be darkened, an will mistake the way to heavenly life. These things demand seriou self-examination; and earnest prayer, that God would show us what we are, and whither we are going.
Greek Textus Receptus
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