Robertson Word Pictures - 1 John 4:17 - 4:17

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 John 4:17 - 4:17


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Herein (en toutōi). It is not clear whether the hina clause (sub-final use) is in apposition with en toutōi as in Joh 15:8 or the hoti clause (because) with the hina clause as parenthesis. Either makes sense. Westcott argues for the latter idea, which is reinforced by the preceding sentence.

With us (meth' hēmōn). Construed with the verb teteleiōtai (is perfected). In contrast to en hēmin (1Jo 4:12, 1Jo 4:16), emphasising cooperation. “God works with man” (Westcott). For boldness (parrēsian) in the day of judgment (only here with both articles, but often with no articles as in 2Pe 2:9) see 1Jo 2:28.

As he is (kathōs ekeinos estin). That is Christ as in 1Jo 2:6; 1Jo 3:3, 1Jo 3:5, 1Jo 3:7, 1Jo 3:16. Same tense (present) as in 1Jo 3:7. “Love is a heavenly visitant” (David Smith). We are in this world to manifest Christ.