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1 John 3

1 John 3:14

Love One Another · 1 John 3:11–24
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Translations

Modern
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
Traditional
We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
Literal
We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love our brothers. The one not loving remains in death.
Latin
Nos scimus quoniam translati sumus de morte ad vitam, quoniam diligimus fratres. Qui non diligit, manet in morte:

Original

Greek
English
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

Notes

1 John 3:14

Having love for our fellow Christians is clear evidence that we have been born again and will have eternal life instead of death and judgment (see Romans 6:23; James 5:20; Revelation 21:8).

1 John 3:11–22

John now emphasizes that Christians need to love one another (see John 13:34).

Theme notes and profiles

Loving Others Sin Enters the World

Parallels

John 13:31–35 Romans 12:9–13

Glossary

Brothers (and Sisters) Death First Letter of John Life Shekinah

Topics

Assurance: Confirmed by Love Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Fellowship of the Righteous Hatred: Scriptures Relating To Love of Man for Man Love to Man: An Evidence of Spiritual Life Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Sibling Love Spiritual Death: Love of the Brethren, a Proof of Being Raised From Spiritual Life: Evidenced by Love to the Brethren Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People Wicked (People): Described