I am continuing to be amazed by how grammar can help us in understanding the Bible. Just like knowing the Greek or Hebrew root form of words can help our understanding, so can recognizing the verb structure in our English translations.
Take a look at these verses:
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12
“Long ago the LORD said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love, I have drawn you to myself.” Jeremiah 31:3
The verb phrases that are bolded display the perfect aspect. The perfect aspect is something that has concluded but has implications for now. From the verses, we know that Christ loved us in the past but because of the verb phrases, we can understand that Christ still loves us today. ❤
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