1 John 3:14
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 3
“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 John 3:14
What Does 1 John 3:14 Mean?
1 John 3:14 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Eternal Life, and Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 3:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 133:1“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”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.”Colossians 1:13“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”John 15:17“These things I command you, that ye love one another.”Matthew 25:40“And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.”John 13:35“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”1 John 5:2“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.”1 John 2:10“He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.”John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”1 Peter 3:8“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”Ephesians 2:1“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;”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 5:1“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”Psalms 122:6“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.”1 Thessalonians 4:9“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”
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