This is the teaching you have heard from the beginning: We must love each other.
“This is my command: Love each other as I have loved you.
And now, dear lady, this is not a new command but is the same command we have had from the beginning. I ask you that we all love each other.
Dear friends, we should love each other, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has become God’s child and knows God.
And God gave us this command: Those who love God must also love their brothers and sisters.
Most importantly, love each other deeply, because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins.
Finally, all of you should be in agreement, understanding each other, loving each other as family, being kind and humble.
Live a life of love just as Christ loved us and gave himself for us as a sweet-smelling offering and sacrifice to God.
Here is the message we have heard from Christ and now announce to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.
We do not need to write you about having love for your Christian family, because God has already taught you to love each other.
Now that your obedience to the truth has purified your souls, you can have true love for your Christian brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply with all your heart.
The purpose of this command is for people to have love, a love that comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a true faith.
By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ.
So during the meal Jesus stood up and took off his outer clothing. Taking a towel, he wrapped it around his waist.
Dear friends, if God loved us that much we also should love each other.