Translations
Modern
If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
Traditional
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Literal
If anyone should say, “I love God,” and should hate his brother, he is a liar. For the one not loving his brother, whom he has seen, is not able to love God, whom he has not seen.
Latin
Si quis dixerit: Quoniam diligo Deum, et fratrem suum oderit, mendax est. Qui enim non diligit fratrem suum quem vidit, Deum, quem non vidit, quomodo potest diligere?
Original
Greek
English
If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
Notes
John explains where a Christian’s love comes from and how it is shown in daily life.
Theme notes and profiles
Glossary
Topics
Appreciation of Life Community Service Do Unto Others Getting Along with Others Going to your Brother Hateful Words Hating Others Hatred: Inconsistent With: The Love of God Hatred: Scriptures Relating To How to Treat Others Laying Down Life Love of Man for God Love of Man for Man Love to God: They Who Love not Others, are Without Love to Man: Hypocrites, Devoid of Loving Others Malice: General Scriptures Concerning Manipulation Prejudice and Discrimination Righteousness: Fruits of Self Acceptance Self Centeredness Self Righteousness Sibling Rivalry Siblings Sisterly Love