‏ 1 John 3:13

 If ( ε ). Common construction after  θαυμαζω (wonder) rather than  οτ (that, because). Present imperative here with  μη means "cease wondering." Note  μη θαυμασηις (do not begin to wonder) in Joh 3:6 (an individual case). See this same condition and language in Joh 15:18.

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