1Jo 5:11 | RWP | e4.org | That God gave ( οτ εδωκεν ο θεος ). Declarative οτ in apposition with μαρτυρια as in verse ; . Note aorist active indicative εδωκεν (from διδωμ ) as in ., the great historic fact of the Incarnation ( ), but the perfect δεδωκεν in to emphasize the abiding presence of God's love. Eternal life ( ζωην αιωνιον ). Anarthrous emphasizing quality, but with the article in . In his Son ( εν τω υιω αυτου ). This life and the witness also. This is why Jesus who is life ( ) came to give us abundant life ( ).

‏ 1 John 5:11

That God gave ( οτ εδωκεν ο θεος ). Declarative οτ in apposition with μαρτυρια as in verse 14; Joh 3:19. Note aorist active indicative εδωκεν (from διδωμ ) as in 3:23f., the great historic fact of the Incarnation (Joh 3:16), but the perfect δεδωκεν in 1Jo 3:1 to emphasize the abiding presence of God's love.

Eternal life ( ζωην αιωνιον ). Anarthrous emphasizing quality, but with the article in 1:2.

In his Son ( εν τω υιω αυτου ). This life and the witness also. This is why Jesus who is life (Joh 14:6) came to give us abundant life (Joh 10:10).