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1 John 3

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Easy Bible・1 John 3

God's Love and Our Love

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1 John 3:16
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

About this Chapter

In this chapter, the apostle John emphasizes the importance of God's love and how it should impact our lives. He starts by reminding us that we are called children of God and that we will be like Jesus when He returns. John then contrasts the difference between those who practice sin and those who practice righteousness. He explains that those who sin do not know God, while those who practice righteousness are born of God. John also encourages us to love one another, just as God has loved us. He gives the ultimate example of love by stating that Jesus laid down His life for us, and we should be willing to lay down our lives for one another. John concludes the chapter by reminding us of the importance of obeying God's commandments and having confidence in our relationship with Him.

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