1 John 1:2

For. And.

manifested. App-106.

bear witness. See John 1:7, and p. 1511.

shew. report. Greek. apangello. See Acts 4:23.

unto. to.

eternal. App-151. "Eternal life" Occurs in this epistle six times.

with. App-104.

Father. App-98.

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