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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 3:16

BSB
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
AKJV
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 brothers.
CPDV
We know the love of God in this way: because he laid down his life for us. And so, we must lay down our lives for our brothers.
ERV
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
NHEB
By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
SMT
In this have we known love, for he set his soul for us: and we ought to set the souls for the brethren.

Commentary for 1 John 3:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 3:16
Summary
Christ's self-sacrifice establishes obligation for mutual care
Event
Christ's sacrifice models reciprocal duty
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching