1 John 2:9
The one who says that he is in the light and hates his brother is in the darkness until now.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
In Context
10The one who loves his brother remains in the light and there is no occasion for stumbling in him.
Cross References
Psalms 82:5They neither know nor understand; 1 they wander around in the darkness; 1 all the foundations of the earth crumble. 1
Romans 2:18and know his will and approve of what is excellent because you have been instructed from the law;
2 Peter 1:9But whoever lacks these things is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten he has been cleansed from his past sins.
1 John 2:4The one who says, “I know God,” but does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 John 3:13Do not be amazed, my brothers, if the world hates you.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:8-12
The Law of Love. ( a. d. 80.) 7 Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning. 8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. 9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none… Read the whole commentary →