1 John 3:13-18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
13 Do not be amazed, [then,] brothers, if the world hates you.(A) 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love remains in death.(B) 15 Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.(C) 16 The way we came to know love was that he laid down his life for us; so we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.(D) 17 If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?(E) 18 Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.(F)
Confidence Before God.[a]
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- 3:19–24 Living a life of faith in Jesus and of Christian love assures us of abiding in God no matter what our feelings may at times tell us. Our obedience gives us confidence in prayer and trust in God’s judgment. This obedience includes our belief in Christ and love for one another.
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