1 John 3:16
Herein we know love, in that he laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
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John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave the only begotten Son, that every one who believeth in him may not perish, but may have everlasting life.
John 13:34A new commandment I give you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the church of the Lord, which he purchased with his own blood.
Romans 16:4who for my life laid down their own necks; to whom not I alone give thanks, but also all the churches of the gentiles;
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you an offering and a sacrifice to God, of a sweet odor.
Philippians 2:17But if I am even poured out on the sacrifice and ministration 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 →