1 John 3:15

Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 3:15

BSB
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.
AKJV
Whoever hates his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
CPDV
Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer. And you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding within him.
ERV
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
NHEB
Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has everlasting life remaining in him.
SMT
Every one hating his brother is a manslayer: and ye know that no manslayer has eternal life remaining in him.

Commentary for 1 John 3:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 3:15
Summary
Harbored enmity toward others equals fatal hatred
Event
Hatred equated with murder
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching