5:2a

By this: (Alternative Interpretations) There are two views as to what the word this refers to:

(1) It is probably giving emphasis to the second half of the verse.

(2) Some think it refers back to the idea in 5:1 that whenever we love someone we also love their children. (New English Bible)

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