{That God gave} (hoti ed(936b)en ho theos). Declarative hoti
in apposition with marturia as in verse 14 Joh 3:19 . Note
aorist active indicative ed(936b)en (from did(936d)i) as in 3:23f. ,
the great historic fact of the Incarnation ( Joh 3:16 ), but the
perfect ded(936b)en in 1Jo 3:1 to emphasize the abiding presence
of God's love. {Eternal life} (z(9388)n ai(936e)ion). Anarthrous
emphasizing quality, but with the article in 1:2 . {In his Son}
(en t(9369) hui(9369) autou). This life and the witness also. This is
why Jesus who is life ( Joh 14:6 ) came to give us abundant life
( Joh 10:10 ).
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