1 John 3:16

Modern English Version

By this we know the love of God: that He laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:2

Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself for us as a fragrant offering and a sacrifice to God.

John 13:34

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even 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 whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

1 Peter 3:18

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

Matthew 20:28

even as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for it,

Titus 2:13

as we await the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Romans 16:4

who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I, but also all the churches of the Gentiles, give thanks.

1 John 2:6

Whoever says he remains in Him ought to walk as He walked.

John 10:15

Even as the Father knows Me, so I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.

Philippians 2:17

Yes, and even if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I take delight and rejoice with you all.

Revelation 5:9

And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,

1 Peter 2:24

He Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. “By His wounds you were healed.”

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that you were not redeemed from your vain way of life inherited from your fathers with perishable things, like silver or gold,

Philippians 2:30

because for the work of Christ he was near death, not regarding his life, endeavoring to make up for your lack of service toward me.

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

So having great love toward you, we were willing to impart to you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you were dear to us.

1 John 2:9

Whoever says he is in the light but hates his brother is in darkness even until now.

2 Corinthians 4:12

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