1 John 3:11

For this is the message we heard from the beginning: we are to love one another.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

10By this it is made clear who are the children of God and who are the devil’s: anyone who doesn’t do what is right or doesn’t love others is not a child of God.

12We must not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his actions were evil, and his brother’s were righteous.

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Cross References

John 15:12This is my command – love one another, as I have loved you.

Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.

1 Timothy 1:5The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 Peter 3:8Lastly, you should all be united, sympathetic, full of love for each other, kind-hearted, humble-minded;

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

1 John 4:7Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God and everyone who loves is a child 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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