1 John 2:10
The one loving his brother with divine love abides in the light, and there is no stumbling in him.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
In Context
9The one saying that he is in the light, and hating his brother, is in the darkness until now.
Cross References
Matthew 18:7Woe unto the world on account of offensives, for it is necessary that offensives come; but woe unto that man through whom the offense comes!
John 8:31Then Jesus said to the Jews, who believed on Him, If you may abide in my word, you are truly my disciples;
Romans 14:13Then let us no longer judge one another: but rather judge this, not to place before a brother an offence for a stumblingblock.
2 Peter 1:10Therefore, brethren, be the more diligent to make your calling and election sure: for doing these things you can never fall.
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 →