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16 By this we have known love, that (A)He laid down His life for us; and (B)we ought to lay down our lives for the (C)brothers. 17 But (D)whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and (E)closes his [a]heart [b]against him, (F)how does the love of God abide in him? 18 (G)Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and (H)truth.

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  1. 1 John 3:17 Lit inward parts
  2. 1 John 3:17 Lit from

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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  1. 3:17 Greek sees his brother.