1 John 3:23

The Passion Translation

So these are his commands: that we continually place our trust in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and that we keep loving one another, just as he has commanded us.

Cross References

John 13:34

“So I give you now a new commandment: Love each other just as much as I have loved you.

1 Peter 1:22

Now, because of your obedience to the truth, you have purified your very souls, and this empowers you to be full of love for your fellow believers. So express this sincere love toward one another passionately and with a pure heart.

John 15:12

“So this is my command: Love each other deeply, as much as I have loved you.

John 6:29

Jesus answered, “The work you can do for God starts with believing in the One he has sent.”

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, constantly echo God’s intense love for one another, for love will be a canopy over a multitude of sins.

1 John 3:11

The beautiful message you’ve heard right from the start is that we should walk in self-sacrificing love toward one another.

1 John 4:21

For he has given us this command: whoever loves God must also demonstrate love to others.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

There’s no need for anyone to say much to you about loving your fellow believers, for God is continually teaching you to unselfishly love one another.

Ephesians 5:2

And continue to walk surrendered to the extravagant love of Christ, for he surrendered his life as a sacrifice for us. His great love for us was pleasing to God, like an aroma of adoration—a sweet healing fragrance.

Mark 9:7

Just then, a radiant cloud began to spread over them, enveloping them all. And God’s voice suddenly spoke from the cloud, saying, “This is my beloved Son and you need to always listen to him!”

Matthew 22:39

And the second is like it in importance: ‘You must love your friend in the same way you love yourself.’

Acts 16:31

They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved—you and all your family.”

John 17:3

Eternal life means to know and experience you as the only true God, and to know and experience Jesus Christ, as the Son whom you have sent.

John 14:1

“Don’t worry or surrender to your fear. For you’ve believed in God, now trust and believe in me also.

Psalm 2:12

Fall facedown before him and kiss the Son before his anger is roused against you. Remember that his wrath can be quickly kindled! But many blessings are waiting for all who turn aside to hide themselves in him!”

1 Timothy 1:15

I can testify that the Word is true and deserves to be received by all, for Jesus Christ came into the world to bring sinners back to life—even me, the worst sinner of all!

John 1:12

But those who embraced him and took hold of his name he gave authority to become the children of God!

John 2:23

While Jesus was at the Passover Feast, the number of his followers began to grow, and many gave their allegiance to him because of all the miraculous signs they had seen him doing!

John 3:18

So now there is no longer any condemnation for those who believe in him, but the unbeliever already lives under condemnation because they do not believe in the name of the only Son of God.

1 John 2:7

Beloved, I’m not writing a new commandment to you, but an old one that you had from the beginning, and you’ve already heard it.

1 John 4:15

Those who give thanks that Jesus is the Son of God live in God, and God lives in them.

1 John 5:13

I’ve written this letter to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you will be assured and know without a doubt that you have eternal life.