Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

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1 John 3

The apostle here magnifies the love of God in our adoption, 1 John 3:1, 3:2. He thereupon argues for holiness (1 John 3:3), and against sin, 1 John 3:4-3:19. He presses brotherly love, 1 John 3:11-3:18. How to assure our hearts before God, 1 John 3:19-3:22. The precept of faith, 1 John 3:23. And the good of obedience, 1 John 3:24. MHBCC 1163.1