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# Connecting Statement:
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Here John probably means that believers' ability to love God and each other sincerely ([1 John 3:18](../03/18.md)) is a sign that their new life has indeed originated from the truth about Christ.
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# we are from the truth
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"we belong to the truth" or Alternate translation: "we are living according the way Jesus taught us"
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# we assure our hearts
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The word "heart" here refers to feelings. Alternate translation: "we do not feel guilty" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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