1 John 3:18

Good News Translation (US Version)

My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action.

Cross References

Romans 12:9

Love must be completely sincere. Hate what is evil, hold on to what is good.

1 Peter 1:22

Now that by your obedience to the truth you have purified yourselves and have come to have a sincere love for other believers, love one another earnestly with all your heart.

Galatians 5:13

As for you, my friends, you were called to be free. But do not let this freedom become an excuse for letting your physical desires control you. Instead, let love make you serve one another.

Ephesians 4:15

Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, who is the head.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

For we remember before our God and Father how you put your faith into practice, how your love made you work so hard, and how your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ is firm.

1 John 2:1

I am writing this to you, my children, so that you will not sin; but if anyone does sin, we have someone who pleads with the Father on our behalf—Jesus Christ, the righteous one.

2 John 1:1

From the Elder— To the dear Lady and to her children, whom I truly love. And I am not the only one, but all who know the truth love you,

Ezekiel 33:31

So my people crowd in to hear what you have to say, but they don't do what you tell them to do. Loving words are on their lips, but they continue their greedy ways.

Exodus 33:21

but here is a place beside me where you can stand on a rock.

John 17:19

And for their sake I dedicate myself to you, in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to you.

1 John 3:7

Let no one deceive you, my children! Whoever does what is right is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

3 John 1:1

From the Elder— To my dear Gaius, whom I truly love.

Luke 7:5

He loves our people and he himself built a synagogue for us.”