1 John 3:16
In this we know love, that he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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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 may have everlasting life.
John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that ye love one another; as I loved you, that ye also love one another.
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord[20:28], which he purchased with his own blood.
Romans 16:4(who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles),
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.
Philippians 2:17But even if I am poured out on the sacrifice and ministration of your faith, I rejoice, and I 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 →