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That which we have seen (ho heōrakamen). Third use of this form (1Jo 1:1, 1Jo 1:2, 1Jo 1:3), this time resumption after the parenthesis in 1Jo 1:2.
And heard (kai akēkoamen). Second (1Jo 1:1 for first) use of this form, a third in 1Jo 1:5. Emphasis by repetition is a thoroughly Johannine trait.
Declare we (apaggellomen). Second use of this word (1Jo 1:2 for first), but aggelia (message) and anaggellomen (announce) in 1Jo 1:5.
That ye also may have (hina kai humeis echēte). Purpose clause with hina and present active subjunctive of echō (may keep on having). “Ye also” who have not seen Jesus in the flesh as well as those like John who have seen him. Like kai humin (to you also) just before.
Fellowship with us (koinōnian meth' hēmōn). Common word in this Epistle, from koinōnos, partner (Luk 5:10), and koinōneō, to share, in (1Pe 4:13), with meta emphasising mutual relationship (Act 2:42). This Epistle often uses echō with a substantive rather than a verb.
Yea, and our fellowship (kai hē koinōnia de hē hēmetera). Careful explanation of his meaning in the word “fellowship” (partnership), involving fellowship with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ and only possible in Christ.