Vincent Word Studies - 1 John 3:19 - 3:19

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Vincent Word Studies - 1 John 3:19 - 3:19


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Shall assure (πείσομεν)

Two renderings are possible; the primitive meaning persuade (Act 19:26; Act 17:4; 2Co 5:11); or the secondary and consequent sense, assure, quiet, conciliate (Mat 28:14). Render as A.V., and Rev. as sure. See critical note at the end of the commentary on this Epistle.

Before Him (ἔμπροσθεν αὐτοῦ)

Emphatic, the order being, before Him we shall assure our heart. These words are to be kept in mind as the key-note of what follows.