{That which we have seen} (ho he(9372)akamen). Third use of
this form (verses  1,2,3 ), this time resumption after the
parenthesis in verse  2 . {And heard} (kai ak(886b)oamen). Second
(verse  1  for first) use of this form, a third in verse  5 .
Emphasis by repetition is a thoroughly Johannine trait. {Declare
we} (apaggellomen). Second use of this word (verse  2  for
first), but aggelia (message) and anaggellomen (announce) in
verse  5 . {That ye also may have} (hina kai humeis ech(8874)e).
Purpose clause with hina and present active subjunctive of
ech(935c) (may keep on having). "Ye also" who have not seen Jesus in
the flesh as well as those like John who have seen him. Like kai
humin (to you also) just before. {Fellowship with us}
(koin(936e)ian meth' h(886d)(936e)). Common word in this Epistle, from
koin(936e)os, partner ( Lu 5:10 ), and koin(936e)e(935c), to share, in
( 1Pe 4:13 ), with meta emphasising mutual relationship ( Ac
2:42 ). This Epistle often uses ech(935c) with a substantive rather
than a verb. {Yea, and our fellowship} (kai h(8820)koin(936e)ia de h(880a)h(886d)etera). Careful explanation of his meaning in the word
"fellowship" (partnership), involving fellowship with the Father
and with his Son Jesus Christ and only possible in Christ.