1 John 3:16-18

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 1 John 3:16-18

16By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
18Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.
— 1 John 3:16-18

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