1 John 3:16
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”1 John 3:16
What Does 1 John 3:16 Mean?
1 John 3:16 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 16 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 Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 3:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 5:8“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”1 John 4:9“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”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.”John 3:16“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 10:11“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”Matthew 25:35“For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:”John 15:12“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Revelation 1:5“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”1 Corinthians 13:5“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;”Mark 8:34“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”1 John 4:16“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”Luke 10:37“And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”Ephesians 5:25“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”Titus 2:13“Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;”
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