1 John 3:19
1 John 3:19
“And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →By loving in deed and truth we know we belong to the truth and can reassure our hearts before God.
What Does 1 John 3:19 Mean?
John shows a fruit of genuine love. By it we know that we are of the truth, and we shall assure our hearts before Him. Love in action gives the heart peace in God's presence.
When love is real, it quiets the anxious heart. We need not be tormented by doubt about whether we belong to God, for the love He has worked in us bears witness. This assurance is not self-made confidence but the settled rest of a heart that sees the evidence of grace within. John leads his readers from active love to a calm and reassured standing before the God who knows them.