1 John 3:16
in this we have known the love, because he for us his life did lay down, and we ought for the brethren the lives to lay down;
Young's Literal Translation
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John 3:16for God did so love the world, that His Son — the only begotten — He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.
John 13:34'A new commandment I give to you, that ye love one another; according as I did love you, that ye also love one another;
Acts 20:28'Take heed, therefore, to yourselves, and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit made you overseers, to feed the assembly of God that He acquired through His own blood,
Romans 16:4who for my life their own neck did lay down, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the assemblies of the nations —
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as also the Christ did love us, and did give himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odour of a sweet smell,
Philippians 2:17but if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy 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 →