Translation Comparison

1 John 5:3

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse 1 John 5:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 John 5:3 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
American Standard VersionASV	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
English Revised VersionERV	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.
World English BibleWEB	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;
American King James VersionAKJV	For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.

King James Bible

KJV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

American Standard Version

ASV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

English Revised Version

ERV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

World English Bible

WEB

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;

American King James Version

AKJV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.

King James Bible

KJV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

American Standard Version

ASV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For this is the charity of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not heavy.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

English Revised Version

ERV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments; and his commandments are not grievous.

World English Bible

WEB

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. His commandments are not grievous.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

for this is the love of God, that His commands we may keep, and His commands are not burdensome;

American King James Version

AKJV

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Love for God means obedience to His commands; and His commands are not irksome.