The Commandments of Christ not Grievous
1 John 5:3
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.


Christ's commandments cannot justly be esteemed grievous, because they are not —

1. Unreasonable.

2. Impracticable.

3. Dishonourable.

4. Dangerous.

5. Unpleasant.

6. Unprofitable.

(S. Palmer.)



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

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




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