1 John 3:16

God's Word

We understand what love is when we realize that Christ gave his life for us. That means we must give our lives for other believers.

Cross References

Matthew 20:28

It’s the same way with the Son of Man. He didn’t come so that others could serve him. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people.”

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.

John 10:15

So I give my life for my sheep.

John 13:34

“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.

John 3:16

God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Romans 16:4

They risked their lives to save me. I’m thankful to them and so are all the churches among the nations.

Romans 5:8

Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This demonstrates God’s love for us.

2 Corinthians 4:12

Death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

Ephesians 5:2

Live in love as Christ also loved us. He gave his life for us as an offering and sacrifice, a soothing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it.

Philippians 2:17

My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service ⌞I offer to God⌟ for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you.

Philippians 2:30

He risked his life and almost died for the work of Christ in order to make up for the help you couldn’t give me.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

We felt so strongly about you that we were determined to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our lives. That’s how dear you were to us!

Titus 2:13

At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:18

Realize that you weren’t set free from the worthless life handed down to you from your ancestors by a payment of silver or gold which can be destroyed.

1 Peter 2:24

Christ carried our sins in his body on the cross so that freed from our sins, we could live a life that has God’s approval. His wounds have healed you.

1 Peter 3:18

This is true because Christ suffered for our sins once. He was an innocent person, but he suffered for guilty people so that he could bring you to God. His body was put to death, but he was brought to life through his spirit.

1 John 2:6

Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.

1 John 2:9

Those who say that they are in the light but hate other believers are still in the dark.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, the witness, the trustworthy one, the first to come back to life, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. Glory and power forever and ever  belong to the one who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood

Revelation 5:9

Then they sang a new song, “You deserve to take the scroll and open the seals on it, because you were slaughtered. You bought people with your blood to be God’s own. They are from every tribe, language, people, and nation.