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1 John 3:18

My little children, let us not love in word or in speech; but in deed and in truth.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

In Context

17But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

19And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him,

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Cross References

Matthew 25:41Then he shall say to those on the left hand, Depart from me, you cursed, into eternal fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

Romans 12:9Let love be genuine. Abhor that which is evil; cling to that which is good.

Galatians 5:13For, brethren, you have been called to liberty; only do not use your liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but in love serve one another.

Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, a prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

1 Thessalonians 1:3Always remembering your work of faith, and labour of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of our God and Father;

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 →

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