1 John 3:11
for this is the injunction which ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another: not as Cain who was of the evil one, and slew his brother;
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
In Context
12and why did he slay him? because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Cross References
John 15:12This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you.
Ephesians 5:2even as Christ hath loved us, and given Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of sweet perfume.
1 Timothy 1:5so do, and acquaint them that the end of that charge is charity, out of a pure heart, and a good conscience, and faith unfeigned:
1 Peter 3:8Finally, my beloved, be unanimous, be sympathizing, love as brethren, be compassionate, be courteous:
1 John 1:5Now this we have heard from Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
1 John 4:7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is from God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth 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 →