1 John 4:20

Weymouth NT

If any one says that he loves God, while he hates his brother man, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother man whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.

Cross References

John 13:35

It is by this that every one will know that you are my disciples–if you love one another.«

1 Peter 1:8

Him you love, though your eyes have never looked on Him. In Him, though at present you cannot see Him, you nevertheless trust, and triumph with a joy which is unspeakable and is crowned with glory,

1 John 1:6

If, while we are living in darkness, we profess to have fellowship with Him, we speak falsely and are not adhering to the truth.

1 John 1:8

If we claim to be already free from sin, we lead ourselves astray and the truth has no place in our hearts.

1 John 2:11

But he who hates his brother man is in darkness and is walking in darkness; and he does not know where he is going–because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

1 John 2:4

He who professes to know Him, and yet does not obey His commands, is a liar, and the truth has no place in his heart.

1 John 2:9

Any one who professes to be in the light and yet hates his brother man is still in darkness.

1 John 3:17

But if any one has this world's wealth and sees that his brother man is in need, and yet hardens his heart against him–how can such a one continue to love God?

1 John 4:12

No one has ever yet seen God. If we love one another, God continues in union with us, and His love in all its perfection is in our hearts.