1 John 3:11

For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

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

In Context

10In this the children of God and children of the devil are revealed: Whoever does not do what is righteous is not from God, neither is the one who does not love his brother.

12We should not be like Cain, who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his works were evil and his brother's righteous.

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Cross References

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

Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as also Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

1 Timothy 1:5Now the goal of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.

1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be likeminded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, and humble.

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

1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from 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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