1Jo 2:5 | RWP | e4.org | But whoso keepeth ( ος δ' αν τηρη ). Indefinite relative clause with modal αν and the present active subjunctive, "whoever keeps on keeping." Verily ( αληθως ). Truly, of a truth. This prize is open to all, not confined to a few initiated Gnostic intellectuals or pneumatics. Hath the love of God been perfected ( η αγαπη του θεου τετελειωτα ). Perfect passive indicative of τελειοω , stands completed. Probably objective genitive, our love for God, which is realized in absolute obedience (Brooke). Hereby ( εν τουτω ). That is by continuous keeping of Christ's commandments, not by loud talk and loose living.

‏ 1 John 2:5

But whoso keepeth ( ος δ' αν τηρη ). Indefinite relative clause with modal αν and the present active subjunctive, "whoever keeps on keeping."

Verily ( αληθως ). Truly, of a truth. This prize is open to all, not confined to a few initiated Gnostic intellectuals or pneumatics.

Hath the love of God been perfected ( η αγαπη του θεου τετελειωτα ). Perfect passive indicative of τελειοω, stands completed. Probably objective genitive, our love for God, which is realized in absolute obedience (Brooke).

Hereby ( εν τουτω ). That is by continuous keeping of Christ's commandments, not by loud talk and loose living.