1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
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John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, so you also love one another.
Acts 20:28Take heed for yourselves, and for all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God, which he has purchased with his own blood.
Romans 16:4Who have for my life risked their own necks: to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice, a sweet smelling aroma to God.
Philippians 2:17Even if I am poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad, and rejoice 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 →