1 John 3:10 net — By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness– t…

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"By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness– the one who does not love his fellow Christian– is not of God."

— 1 John 3:10, NET Bible

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1 John 3 — Context

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Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Jesus is righteous.

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The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was revealed: to destroy the works of the devil.

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Everyone who has been fathered by God does not practice sin, because God’s seed resides in him, and thus he is not able to sin, because he has been fathered by God.

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By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness– the one who does not love his fellow Christian– is not of God.

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God Is Love, So We Must Love One Another For this is the gospel message that you have heard from the beginning: that we should love one another,

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not like Cain who was of the evil one and brutally murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his deeds were evil, but his brother’s were righteous.

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Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.

1 John 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:10 say?
1 John 3:10 in the NET Bible reads: “By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness– the one who does not love his fellow Christian– is not of God.”
Where is 1 John 3:10 in the Bible?
1 John 3:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 10.
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 3:10.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:10 in?
1 John 3:10 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 3:10?
1 John 3:10 reads (NET): “By this the children of God and the children of the devil are revealed: Everyone who does not practice righteousness– the one who does not love his fellow Christian– is not of God.” 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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