1Jo 4:13 | RWP | e4.org | Hereby know we ( εν τουτω γινωσκομεν ). The Christian's consciousness of the fact of God dwelling in him is due to the Spirit of God whom God has given ( δεδωκεν , perfect active indicative here, though the aorist εδωκεν in ). This gift of God is proof of our fellowship with God.

‏ 1 John 4:13

Hereby know we ( εν τουτω γινωσκομεν ). The Christian's consciousness of the fact of God dwelling in him is due to the Spirit of God whom God has given ( δεδωκεν, perfect active indicative here, though the aorist εδωκεν in 3:24). This gift of God is proof of our fellowship with God.