1 John 3:16
By this we know his love towards us, because he gave up his life for us: and we also ought to give up our lives for our brethren.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him, should not perish, but should have life eternal.
John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that ye be affectionate to each other. As I have loved you, do ye also love one another.
Acts 20:28Take heed therefore to yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Spirit hath established you bishops; that ye feed the church of God, which he hath acquired by his blood.
Romans 16:4who, for my life, surrendered their own necks; and to whom, not only I am grateful, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love; as the Messiah also hath loved us, and hath given up himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God, for a sweet odor.
Philippians 2:17And if I should be made a libation upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and exult 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 →