1 John 3:11
For these are the Tidings that we heard from the first — that we are to love one another.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
In Context
Cross References
John 15:12This is my command — Love one another, as I have loved you.
Ephesians 5:2and live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as ‘an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.’
1 Timothy 1:5The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
1 Peter 3:8Lastly, you should all be united, sympathetic, full of brotherly love, kind-hearted, humble-minded;
1 John 1:5These, then, are the Tidings that we have heard from him and now tell you — ‘God is Light, and Darkness has no place at all in him.’
1 John 4:7Dear friends, let us love one another, because Love comes from God; and every one who loves has received the new Life from God and knows God.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 3:5-11
The Mark of God's Children. ( a. d. 80.) 4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. 8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this… Read the whole commentary →