1 John 3:16
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
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John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
Acts 20:28Therefore, take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, that you be shepherds to the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 16:4who, for my life, laid down their own necks; to whom not only do I give thanks, but all the churches of the Gentiles:
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave himself for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet odor.
Philippians 2:17But if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:15-20
Brotherly Love. ( a. d. 80.) 14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from… Read the whole commentary →