1 John 3:16
In this we know the divine love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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John 3:16For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that every one believing on Him may not perish but have eternal life.
John 13:34I give unto a new commandment, That you must love one another with divine love; as I have loved you with divine love, that you must also love one another with divine love:
Acts 20:28Take heed to yourselves, and all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost has placed you shepherds, to shepherdise the church of God, which He bought with His own blood.
Romans 16:4who laid down their neck for my life; and for whom not I alone hut all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks;
Ephesians 5:2and walk about in divine love, as Christ also loved you, and gave himself for you, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet savor.
Philippians 2:17But if indeed I am poured out for a sacrifice and an offering for your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice along 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 →