2 John 1:5

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

But now, dear lady, I ask you, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning, let us love one another.

Cross References

John 15:12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

John 15:17

I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 5:2

and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another;

Hebrews 13:1

Let mutual love continue.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.

2 Peter 1:7

and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.

1 John 3:11

For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

1 John 3:23

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.

1 John 4:20

Those who say, “I love God,” and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen.

2 John 1:1

The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but also all who know the truth,