1 John 3:18

New Century Version

My children, we should love people not only with words and talk, but by our actions and true caring.

Cross References

Exodus 33:21

“There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock.

Ezekiel 33:31

So they come to you in crowds as if they were really ready to listen. They sit in front of you as if they were my people and hear your words, but they will not obey them. With their mouths they tell me they love me, but their hearts desire their selfish profits.

Luke 7:5

He loves our people, and he built us a synagogue.”

John 17:19

For their sake, I am making myself ready to serve so that they can be ready for their service of the truth.

Romans 12:9

Your love must be real. Hate what is evil, and hold on to what is good.

Galatians 5:13

My brothers and sisters, God called you to be free, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do what pleases your sinful self. Serve each other with love.

Ephesians 4:15

No! Speaking the truth with love, we will grow up in every way into Christ, who is the head.

1 Thessalonians 1:3

We continually recall before God our Father the things you have done because of your faith and the work you have done because of your love. And we thank him that you continue to be strong because of your hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:22

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.

1 John 2:1

My dear children, I write this letter to you so you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have a helper in the presence of the Father—Jesus Christ, the One who does what is right.

1 John 3:7

Dear children, do not let anyone lead you the wrong way. Christ is righteous. So to be like Christ a person must do what is right.

2 John 1:1

From the Elder. To the chosen lady and her children: I love all of you in the truth, and all those who know the truth love you.

3 John 1:1

From the Elder. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth: