John 16:27
Loveth ( φιλε ). Present active indicative of φιλεω, the word for warm and friendly love, here used of God's love for the disciples, while in 3:16 αγαπαω occurs of God's love for the world.Ye have loved me ( πεφιληκατε ). Perfect active indicative of φιλεω, "loved and still love me warmly."
And have believed ( πεπιστευκατε ). Perfect active indicative again. Recall the exhortation in 14:1.
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