Robertson Word Pictures - 1 John 4:9 - 4:9

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Robertson Word Pictures - 1 John 4:9 - 4:9


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Was manifested (ephanerōthē). First aorist passive indicative of phaneroō. The Incarnation as in 1Jo 3:5. Subjective genitive as in 1Jo 2:5.

In us (en hēmin). In our case, not “among us” nor “to us.” Cf. Gal 1:16.

Hath sent (apestalken). Perfect active indicative of apostellō, as again in 1Jo 4:14, the permanent mission of the Son, though in 1Jo 4:10 the aorist apesteilen occurs for the single event. See Joh 3:16 for this great idea.

His only-begotten Son (ton huion autou ton monogenē). “His Son the only-begotten” as in Joh 3:16. John applies monogenēs to Jesus alone (Joh 1:14, Joh 1:18), but Luke (Luk 7:12; Luk 8:42; Luk 9:38) to others. Jesus alone completely reproduces the nature and character of God (Brooke).

That we might live through him (hina zēsōmen di' autou). Purpose clause with hina and the first aorist (ingressive, get life) active subjunctive of zaō. “Through him” is through Christ, who is the life (Joh 14:6). Christ also lives in us (Gal 2:20). This life begins here and now.