1 John 3:16-18
Christian Standard Bible
16 This is how we have come to know love: He laid down his life(A) for us.(B) We should also lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.(C) 17 If anyone has this world’s goods(D) and sees a fellow believer[a] in need(E) but withholds compassion(F) from him—how does God’s love reside in him?(G) 18 Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth.(H)
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- 3:17 Lit sees his brother or sister
1 John 3:16-18
New Living Translation
16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister[a] in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.
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- 3:17 Greek sees his brother.
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