1 John 2:11 cpdv — But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness, and in darkness he walks, and he does not know where he is going. For…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness, and in darkness he walks, and he does not know where he is going. For the darkness has blinded his eyes. "

— 1 John 2:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 2 — Context

8

Then too, I am writing to you a new commandment, which is the Truth in him and in you. For the darkness has passed away, and the true Light is now shining.

9

Whoever declares himself to be in the light, and yet hates his brother, is in the darkness even now.

10

Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause of offense in him.

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But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness, and in darkness he walks, and he does not know where he is going. For the darkness has blinded his eyes.

12

I am writing to you, little sons, because your sins are forgiven for the sake of his name.

13

I am writing to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, adolescents, because you have overcome the evil one.

14

I am writing to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I am writing to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

1 John 2:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:11 say?
1 John 2:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness, and in darkness he walks, and he does not know where he is going. For the darkness has blinded his eyes. ”
Where is 1 John 2:11 in the Bible?
1 John 2:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:11.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:11 in?
1 John 2:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:11?
1 John 2:11 reads (CPDV): “But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness, and in darkness he walks, and he does not know where he is going. For the darkness has blinded his eyes. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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