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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 3:14

BSB

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.

AKJV

We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers. He that loves not his brother stays in death.

CPDV

We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death.

ERV

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death.

NHEB

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love remains in death.

SMT

We know that we have passed from death to life, for we love the brethren. He not loving the brother remains in death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 3:14

WeknowG1492Verb thatG3754Conjunction weG2249havepassedG3327Verb fromG1537Preposition deathG2288Noun Masculine untoG1519Preposition lifeG2222Noun Feminine becauseG3754ConjunctionweloveG25VerbthebrethrenG80Noun MasculineHethatlovethG25Verb notG3361hisbrotherG80Noun Masculine abidethG3306Verb inG1722Preposition deathG2288Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 John 3:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 3:14

Summary

Loving community represents transition from death

Event

Love shows spiritual transition

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD