1John 4:11 Cross References

1 John 4:11

11: Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.

And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us.

I command you to love each other in the same way that I love you.
And here is how to measure it--the greatest love is shown when people lay down their lives for their friends.

You must make allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.

We know what real love is because Christ gave up his life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.
But if anyone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need and refuses to help--how can God's love be in that person?

Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me.
Shouldn't you have mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'

I am not saying you must do it, even though the other churches are eager to do it. This is one way to prove your love is real.
You know how full of love and kindness our Lord Jesus Christ was. Though he was very rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

The man replied, "The one who showed him mercy." Then Jesus said, "Yes, now go and do the same."

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior.
Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are his dear children.
Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him.

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