1 John 3:11

because this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

In Context

10In this are manifest the children of God, and the children of the Devil. Every one that does not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loves not his brother;

12Not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore did he slay him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

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Cross References

John 15:12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I loved you.

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as also Christ loved us, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet smell.

1 Timothy 1:5Now the end of the commandment is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned;

1 Peter 3:8Finally, all being of one mind, sympathizing, loving the brethren, tender-hearted, humble-minded;

1 John 1:5And this is the message which we have heard from him, and announce to you, That God is light, and in him there is no darkness.

1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another; because love is of God, and every one that loves has been begotten of God, and knows God.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:5-11

The Mark of God's Children. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this… Read the whole commentary →

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