1Jo 1:3-4 | RWP | e4.org | That which we have seen ( ο εωρακαμεν ). Third use of this form (verses , , ), this time resumption after the parenthesis in verse . And heard ( κα ακηκοαμεν ). Second (verse for first) use of this form, a third in verse . Emphasis by repetition is a thoroughly Johannine trait. Declare we ( απαγγελλομεν ). Second use of this word (verse for first), but αγγελια (message) and αναγγελλομεν (announce) in verse . That ye also may have ( ινα κα υμεις εχητε ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of εχω (may keep on having). "Ye also" who have not seen Jesus in the flesh as well as those like John who have seen him. Like κα υμιν (to you also) just before. Fellowship with us ( κοινωνιαν μεθ' ημων ). Common word in this Epistle, from κοινωνος , partner ( ), and κοινωνεω , to share, in ( ), with μετα emphasising mutual relationship ( ). This Epistle often uses εχω with a substantive rather than a verb. Yea, and our fellowship ( κα η κοινωνια δε η ημετερα ). Careful explanation of his meaning in the word "fellowship" (partnership), involving fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ and only possible in Christ.

‏ 1 John 1:3-4

That which we have seen ( ο εωρακαμεν ). Third use of this form (verses 1, 2, 3), this time resumption after the parenthesis in verse 2.

And heard ( κα ακηκοαμεν ). Second (verse 1 for first) use of this form, a third in verse 5. Emphasis by repetition is a thoroughly Johannine trait.

Declare we ( απαγγελλομεν ). Second use of this word (verse 2 for first), but αγγελια (message) and αναγγελλομεν (announce) in verse 5.

That ye also may have ( ινα κα υμεις εχητε ). Purpose clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of εχω (may keep on having). "Ye also" who have not seen Jesus in the flesh as well as those like John who have seen him. Like κα υμιν (to you also) just before.

Fellowship with us ( κοινωνιαν μεθ' ημων ). Common word in this Epistle, from κοινωνος, partner (Lu 5:10), and κοινωνεω, to share, in (1Pe 4:13), with μετα emphasising mutual relationship (Ac 2:42). This Epistle often uses εχω with a substantive rather than a verb.

Yea, and our fellowship ( κα η κοινωνια δε η ημετερα ). Careful explanation of his meaning in the word "fellowship" (partnership), involving fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ and only possible in Christ.

We write ( γραφομεν ημεις ). Literary plural present active indicative of γραφω, which see in the singular in 2:12-14.

May be fulfilled ( η πεπληρωμενη ). Periphrastic perfect passive subjunctive of πληροω, stressing the state of completion in the purpose ( ινα ), remain full, precisely as in Joh 16:24. See aorist subjunctive in Joh 15:11 and perfect indicative in Joh 17:13. The MSS. differ as often between ημων (our) and υμων (your).