1 John 2:9
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 2
“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.”1 John 2:9
What Does 1 John 2:9 Mean?
1 John 2:9 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 2:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”Matthew 5:22“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”1 John 4:20“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?”1 John 2:11“But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.”Leviticus 19:17“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.”1 John 3:13“Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.”1 John 4:8“He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”Psalms 82:5“They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.”1 Corinthians 13:1“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”2 Peter 1:9“But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”1 John 2:4“He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”Hebrews 13:1“Let brotherly love continue.”1 John 1:6“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”1 John 3:10“In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.”John 9:41“Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.”Romans 2:18“And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;”Genesis 13:8“And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.”1 John 3:14“We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.”1 Corinthians 6:6“But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers.”
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