{We know} (h(886d)eis oidamen). Emphatic expression of
h(886d)eis (we) in contrast to the unregenerate world, the
Christian consciousness shared by writer and readers. {We have
passed} (metabeb(886b)amen). Perfect active indicative of
metabain(935c), old compound to pass over from one place to another
( Joh 7:3 ), to migrate, out of death into life. We have already
done it while here on earth. {Because} (hoti). Proof of this
transition, not the ground of it. {We love the brethren}
(agap(936d)en tous adelphous). Just this phrase (plural) here
alone, but see  2:9  for the singular. {He that loveth not} (ho
m(8820)agap(936e)). "The not loving man," general picture and picture of
spiritual death.