1 John 4:21 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.

Besides the argument (1 John 4:20) from men's common feeling, he adds a stronger from God's express commandment (Matthew 22:39). He who loves will do what the object of His love wishes.

He who loveth God - he who wishes to be regarded as loving Him.

1 John 4:21

21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.