en_tn_condensed/1jn/03/19.md

Connecting Statement:

Here John probably means that believers' ability to love God and each other sincerely (1 John 3:18) is a sign that their new life has indeed originated from the truth about Christ.

we are from the truth

People living according to the truth is spoken of as they were "from the truth." Alternate translation: "we are living according the way Jesus taught us" or "we belong to him who is true" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

we assure our hearts

The word "heart" here refers to feelings. Alternate translation: "we do not feel guilty" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)