1 John 1:3
“that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.”
— 1 John 1:3
About this verse
1 John 1:3 comes from the book of 1 John, written during the Early Church (~50 AD) period. The setting is written letter. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the invitation genre of biblical literature. Key themes include fellowship, community, sharing. Notable phrases: fellowship with us; declare to you.
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Early Church (~50 AD)
Emotion
joyful
Type
invitation
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