1 John 4:21

New Living Translation

And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their fellow believers.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:18

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against a fellow Israelite, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

Matthew 5:43

“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy.

Luke 10:37

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

John 15:12

This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.

Galatians 5:14

For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

Galatians 5:6

For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, there is no benefit in being circumcised or being uncircumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

But we don’t need to write to you about the importance of loving each other, for God himself has taught you to love one another.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.

1 Peter 4:8

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.

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 3:14

If we love our brothers and sisters who are believers, it proves that we have passed from death to life. But a person who has no love is still dead.

1 John 3:18

Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.

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 4:11

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