1 John 3:14

New International Reader's Version

We know that we have left our old dead way of life. And we have entered into new life. We know this because we love one another. Anyone who doesn’t love still lives in their old condition.

Cross References

Psalm 16:3

I say about God’s people who live in our land, “They are the noble ones. I take great delight in them.”

Proverbs 21:16

Whoever leaves the path of understanding ends up with those who are dead.

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Luke 15:24

This son of mine was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:32

But we had to celebrate and be glad. This brother of yours was dead. And now he is alive again. He was lost. And now he is found.’ ”

Luke 7:5

He loves our nation and has built our synagogue.”

John 13:35

If you love one another, everyone will know you are my disciples.”

John 15:12

Here is my command. Love one another, just as I have loved you.

John 15:17

Here is my command. Love one another.

John 5:24

“What I’m about to tell you is true. Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged. They have crossed over from death to life.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that the earthly tent we live in will be destroyed. But we have a building made by God. It is a house in heaven that lasts forever. Human hands did not build it.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Ephesians 1:15

I have heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus. I have also heard about your love for all God’s people. That is why

Ephesians 2:1

You were living in your sins and lawless ways. But in fact you were dead.

Ephesians 2:5

So he gave us new life because of what Christ has done. He gave us life even when we were dead in sin. God’s grace has saved you.

Colossians 1:4

We thank him because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus. We have also heard that you love all God’s people.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

We don’t need to write to you about your love for one another. God himself has taught you to love one another.

Hebrews 13:1

Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters.

1 Peter 1:22

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. So you have an honest and true love for each other. So love one another deeply, from your hearts.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, I want all of you to agree with one another. Be understanding. Love one another. Be kind and tender. Be humble.

2 Peter 1:7

To godliness, add kindness for one another. And to kindness for one another, add love.

1 John 2:3

We know that we have come to know God if we obey his commands.

1 John 3:23

God has commanded us to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ. He has also commanded us to love one another.

1 John 4:12

No one has ever seen God. But if we love one another, God lives in us. His love is made complete in us.

1 John 5:13

I’m writing these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God. I’m writing so you will know that you have eternal life.

1 John 5:2

Here is how we know that we love God’s children. We know it when we love God and obey his commands.