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And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his commandments.[a] He who says “I know him” but disobeys his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever keeps his word, in him truly love for God is perfected. By this we may be sure that we are in him:

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  1. 2.3 Cf. the words of Jesus, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (Jn 14.15).

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