1 John 3:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Confidence Before God.

Cross References

Exodus 33:21

Here, continued the Lord, is a place near me where you shall station yourself on the rock.

Ezekiel 33:31

My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.

Luke 7:5

for he loves our nation and he built the synagogue for us.”

John 17:19

And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.

Romans 12:9

Let love be sincere; hate what is evil, hold on to what is good;

Galatians 5:13

For you were called for freedom, brothers. But do not use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh; rather, serve one another through love.

Ephesians 4:15

Rather, living the truth in love, we should grow in every way into him who is the head, Christ,

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

1 Peter 1:22

Since you have purified yourselves by obedience to the truth for sincere mutual love, love one another intensely from a [pure] heart.

1 John 2:1

My children, I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one.

1 John 3:7

Children, let no one deceive you. The person who acts in righteousness is righteous, just as he is righteous.

2 John 1:1

The Presbyter to the chosen Lady and to her children whom I love in truth—and not only I but also all who know the truth—

3 John 1:1

The Presbyter to the beloved Gaius whom I love in truth.