1 John 4:20

New American Bible - revised edition

If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Cross References

John 13:35

This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Peter’s Denial Predicted.

1 Peter 1:8

Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy,

1 John 1:6

If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” while we continue to walk in darkness, we lie and do not act in truth.

1 John 1:8

If we say, “We are without sin,” we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 2:11

Whoever hates his brother is in darkness; he walks in darkness and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes. Members of the Community.

1 John 2:4

Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 2:9

Whoever says he is in the light, yet hates his brother, is still in the darkness.

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. Yet, if we love one another, God remains in us, and his love is brought to perfection in us.