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1 Jn. 3:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
if
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
heart
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
condemn us
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
kataginosko (Greek #2607)
to note against, i.e. find fault with
KJV usage: blame, condemn.
Pronounce: kat-ag-in-o'-sko
Origin: from 2596 and 1097
, God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
greater than
meizon (Greek #3187)
larger (literally or figuratively, specially, in age)
KJV usage: elder, greater(-est), more.
Pronounce: mide'-zone
Origin: irregular comparative of 3173
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
heart
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kardia (Greek #2588)
the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
KJV usage: (+ broken-)heart(-ed).
Pronounce: kar-dee'-ah
Origin: prolonged from a primary κάρ (Latin cor, "heart")
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
knoweth
ginosko (Greek #1097)
to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
KJV usage: allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.
Pronounce: ghin-oce'-ko
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary verb
all things
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
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Job 27:6• 6Mi justicia tengo asida, y no la cederé: No me reprochará mi corazón en el tiempo de mi vida. (Job 27:6)
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Jn. 8:9• 9Oyendo, pues, ellos, redargüidos de la conciencia, salíanse uno á uno, comenzando desde los más viejos hasta los postreros: y quedó solo Jesús, y la mujer que estaba en medio. (Jn. 8:9)
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Hch. 5:33• 33Ellos, oyendo esto, regañaban, y consultaban matarlos. (Hch. 5:33)
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Ro. 2:14‑15• 14Porque los Gentiles que no tienen ley, naturalmente haciendo lo que es de la ley, los tales, aunque no tengan ley, ellos son ley á sí mismos:
 15Mostrando la obra de la ley escrita en sus corazones, dando testimonio juntamente sus conciencias, y acusándose y también excusándose sus pensamientos unos con otros; (Ro. 2:14‑15)
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1 Co. 4:4• 4Porque aunque de nada tengo mala conciencia, no por eso soy justificado; mas el que me juzga, el Señor es. (1 Co. 4:4)
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1 Co. 14:24‑25• 24Mas si todos profetizan, y entra algún infiel ó indocto, de todos es convencido, de todos es juzgado;
 25Lo oculto de su corazón se hace manifiesto: y así, postrándose sobre el rostro, adorará á Dios, declarando que verdaderamente Dios está en vosotros. (1 Co. 14:24‑25)
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Tit. 3:11• 11Estando cierto que el tal es trastornado, y peca, siendo condenado de su propio juicio. (Tit. 3:11)
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1 Jn. 4:4• 4Hijitos, vosotros sois de Dios, y los habéis vencido; porque el que en vosotros está, es mayor que el que está en el mundo. (1 Jn. 4:4)
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Job 33:12• 12He aquí en esto no has hablado justamente: Yo te responderé que mayor es Dios que el hombre. (Job 33:12)
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Jn. 10:29‑30• 29Mi Padre que me las dió, mayor que todos es y nadie las puede arrebatar de la mano de mi Padre.
 30Yo y el Padre una cosa somos. (Jn. 10:29‑30)
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He. 6:13• 13Porque prometiendo Dios á Abraham, no pudiendo jurar por otro mayor, juró por sí mismo, (He. 6:13)
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Sal. 44:20‑21• 20Si nos hubiésemos olvidado del nombre de nuestro Dios, O alzado nuestras manos á dios ajeno,
 21¿No demandaría Dios esto? Porque él conoce los secretos del corazón. (Sal. 44:20‑21)
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Sal. 90:8• 8Pusiste nuestras maldades delante de ti, Nuestros yerros á la luz de tu rostro. (Sal. 90:8)
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Sal. 139:1‑4• 1Al Músico principal: Salmo de David. Oh Jehová, tú me has examinado y conocido.
 2Tú has conocido mi sentarme y mi levantarme, Has entendido desde lejos mis pensamientos.
 3Mi senda y mi acostarme has rodeado, Y estás impuesto en todos mis caminos.
 4Pues aun no está la palabra en mi lengua, Y he aquí, oh Jehová, tú la sabes toda. (Sal. 139:1‑4)
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Jer. 17:10• 10Yo Jehová, que escudriño el corazón, que pruebo los riñones, para dar á cada uno según su camino, según el fruto de sus obras. (Jer. 17:10)
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Jer. 23:24• 24¿Ocultaráse alguno, dice Jehová, en escondrijos que yo no lo vea? ¿No hincho yo, dice Jehová, el cielo y la tierra? (Jer. 23:24)
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Jn. 2:24‑25• 24Mas el mismo Jesús no se confiaba á sí mismo de ellos, porque él conocía á todos,
 25Y no tenía necesidad que alguien le diese testimonio del hombre; porque él sabía lo que había en el hombre. (Jn. 2:24‑25)
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Jn. 21:17• 17Dícele la tercera vez: Simón, hijo de Jonás, ¿me amas? Entristecióse Pedro de que le dijese la tercera vez: ¿Me amas? y dícele: Señor, tú sabes todas las cosas; tú sabes que te amo. Dícele Jesús: Apacienta mis ovejas. (Jn. 21:17)
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He. 4:13• 13Y no hay cosa criada que no sea manifiesta en su presencia; antes todas las cosas están desnudas y abiertas á los ojos de aquel á quien tenemos que dar cuenta. (He. 4:13)
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Ap. 2:23• 23Y mataré á sus hijos con muerte; y todas las iglesias sabrán que yo soy el que escudriño los riñones y los corazones: y daré á cada uno de vosotros según sus obras. (Ap. 2:23)
• It is not here the means of being assured of our salvation, but of having confidence in the presence of God. (“1 John 3” by J.N. Darby)
• He knows a great deal about me that I do not know myself. (“Notes on 1 John 3:11-24 and 4:1-7” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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that if our heart condemn usk, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.

JND Translation Notes

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Subjunctive. "That," ver. 20, refers to "hereby" in ver. 19. It is showing what tests "in truth." The repetition of "that" is nothing uncommon. It is found in Eph. 2.11,12. What "hereby" refers to very commonly follows in John, as in vers. 16,24, and ch. 4.17, and elsewhere, frequently indeed with "that." "God being greater" is evidently a testing, searching thing.

W. Kelly Translation

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that if our heart condemn usa, [it isb] that God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all thingsc.

WK Translation Notes

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The American correctors of the RV would read and punctuate "him: because if our heart condemn us, God" etc. (with the present tense text in the margin). It appears to me that neither is right, and that God being greater than our heart, and knowing all things, is brought in, not for consolation where our heart condemns us, but to deepen self-judgment. It is state, not standing, that is in question. The construction is peculiar from the double use of "that" (hoti) which is not without example in the New Testament without construing it as "because," but referring to the opening words
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I doubt greatly the soundness of the rendering in the RV, though it is plain that the KJV is rather free and breaks the connection. Some critics and grammarians are much perplexed to find or make the construction smooth, as omission seems to have been resorted to with the same purpose by the copyists.
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There should be no new paragraph after this verse, breaking the manifest and weighty link between 20 and 21.