1 John 3:16

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

In this we have known the charity of God, because he hath laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give unto you: That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

Romans 5:8

But God commendeth his charity towards us; because when as yet we were sinners, according to the time,

Revelation 1:5

And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth, who hath loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

1 Peter 3:18

Because Christ also died once for our sins, the just for the unjust: that he might offer us to God, being put to death indeed in the flesh, but enlivened in the spirit,

Matthew 20:28

Even as the Son of man is not come to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a redemption for many.

Acts 20:28

Take heed to yourselves, and to the whole flock, wherein the Holy Ghost hath placed you bishops, to rule the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it:

Titus 2:13

Looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ,

Romans 16:4

(Who have for my life laid down their own necks: to whom not I only give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles,)

1 John 2:6

He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.

John 10:15

As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for my sheep.

Philippians 2:17

Yea, and if I be made a victim upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and congratulate with you all.

Revelation 5:9

And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book, and to open the seals thereof; because thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God, in thy blood, out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.

1 Peter 2:24

Who his own self bore our sins in his body upon the tree: that we, being dead to sins, should live to justice: by whose stripes you were healed.

1 Peter 1:18

Knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things as gold or silver, from your vain conversation of the tradition of your fathers:

Philippians 2:30

Because for the work of Christ he came to the point of death: delivering his life, that he might fulfil that which on your part was wanting towards my service.

John 10:11

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd giveth his life for his sheep.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So desirous of you, we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls: because you were become most dear unto us.

1 John 2:9

He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

2 Corinthians 4:12

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.