1 John 4:11
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.”1 John 4:11
What Does 1 John 4:11 Mean?
1 John 4:11 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 4, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Love.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to 1 John 4:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:1“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;”1 Corinthians 13:4“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”John 15:12“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”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 3:13“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”1 John 3:23“And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.”Luke 10:37“And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”1 John 3:16“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.”2 Corinthians 8:8“I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.”Ephesians 4:31“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”Matthew 18:32“Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”1 John 2:8“Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.”
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