1 John 3:1 (BSB)
Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
From 1 John 3. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on 1 John 3:1
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on 1 John 3:1: 1 Behold The second argument is from the dignity and excellency of our calling; for it was not common honor, he says, that the heavenly Father bestowed on us, when he adopted us as his children. This being so great a favor, the desire for purity ought to be kindled in us, so as to be conformed to his image; nor, indeed, can it be...
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 1 John 3:1-3: The apostle, having shown the dignity of Christ's faithful followers, that they are born of him and thereby nearly allied to God, now here, I. Breaks forth into the admiration of that grace that is the spring of such a wonderful vouchsafement: Behold (see you, observe) what manner of love, or how great love, the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 1 John 3:1: Behold what manner of love,.... See, take notice, consider, look by faith, with wonder and astonishment, and observe how great a favour, what an instance of matchless love, what a wonderful blessing of grace, the Father hath bestowed upon us: the Father of Christ, and the Father of us in Christ, who hath adopted us into his family, and regenerated us by his grace, and...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on 1 John 3:1: CHAPTER III ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER. THIS chapter embraces the following subjects:-- I. The fact that Christians are now the sons of God, . (1.) We are the sons of God, and this will explain the reason why the world does not appreciate our character, or understand the reasons of our conduct, . (2.) The consequences of sustaining that relation to God, or of being regarded as his sons.