1 John 4:11

New Living Translation

Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.

Cross References

Luke 10:37

The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

John 13:34

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.

Colossians 3:13

Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

1 John 2:7

Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment—to love one another—is the same message you heard before.

1 John 3:11

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.

1 John 3:23

And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us.

1 John 4:7

Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.

2 John 1:5

I am writing to remind you, dear friends, that we should love one another. This is not a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning.