2 John 1:5

The Passion Translation

Dearest woman, I have a request to make of you. It is not a new commandment but a repetition of the one we have had from the beginning: that we constantly love one another.

Cross References

John 15:12

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

John 15:17

So this is my parting command: Love one another deeply!”

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

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.

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.

Hebrews 13:1

No matter what, make room in your heart to love every believer.

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.

2 Peter 1:7

and to godliness add mercy toward your brothers and sisters, and to mercy toward others add unending love.

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 3:23

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.

1 John 4:20

Anyone can say, “I love God,” yet have hatred toward another believer. This makes him a phony, because if you don’t love a brother or sister, whom you can see, how can you truly love God, whom you can’t see?

2 John 1:1

From the elder to God’s chosen woman and her children: I love you all as those who are in the truth. And I’m not the only one, for all who come to know the truth share my love for you