1 John 3:16

Lighthouse Bible 2006

By this we perceive the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Cross References

Matthew 20:28

Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

John 10:11

I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd gives his life for the sheep.

John 10:15

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

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to 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, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Acts 20:28

Be careful therefore of yourselves, and of all the flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which the Lord has purchased with his own blood.

Romans 16:4

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

Romans 5:8

But God commends his love toward us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

2 Corinthians 4:12

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

Ephesians 5:2

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us, and has given himself for us as an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Philippians 2:17

Yes, and if I am offered in the sacrifice and service of your faith, I have joy, and rejoice with you all.

Philippians 2:30

Because for the work of Christ he was near to death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So having strong affection for you, we were willing to have imparted to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because you were dear to us.

Titus 2:13

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

1 Peter 1:18

Seeing that you know that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, such as silver and gold, from your unprofitable way of life received by tradition from your fathers;

1 Peter 2:24

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

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive by the Spirit:

1 John 2:6

He who says he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

1 John 2:9

He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness even until now.

Revelation 1:5

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

Revelation 5:9

And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain, and have redeemed us to God by your blood out of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation;