1Jo 4:15 | RWP | e4.org | Whosoever shall confess ( ος εαν ομολογηση ). Indefinite relative clause with modal εαν (=an) and the first aorist active subjunctive, "whoever confesses." See ; . for ομολογεω . That ( οτ ). Object clause (indirect assertion) after ομολογεω . This confession of the deity of Jesus Christ implies surrender and obedience also, not mere lip service (cf. ; ). This confession is proof (if genuine) of the fellowship with God ( .; ).

‏ 1 John 4:15

Whosoever shall confess ( ος εαν ομολογηση ). Indefinite relative clause with modal εαν (=an) and the first aorist active subjunctive, "whoever confesses." See 2:23; 4:2f. for ομολογεω.

That ( οτ ). Object clause (indirect assertion) after ομολογεω. This confession of the deity of Jesus Christ implies surrender and obedience also, not mere lip service (cf. 1Co 12:3; Ro 10:6-12). This confession is proof (if genuine) of the fellowship with God (1:3f.; 3:24).