And we know] Or, But we know; as v. 17. that the Son of God is come] See chap. 4. 2. and hath given us understanding] Jeremiah 24:7. him that is true] The true God, v. 19. as followeth in this verse, opposed to idols, v. 21. Or, Christ, spoken of before in this verse. even in his Son] Or, and in his Son. We are in the Father, and in the Son, chap. 2. 24. this is the true God] Christ is the true God, John 17:3. Titus 2:13. and Titus 3:4. Jude v. 25. and eternall life] The authour of it, v. 11. Chap. 1. 2. Joh. 6, 68, 69.