1 John 3:13 web — Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.

World English Bible

"Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you."

— 1 John 3:13, World English Bible

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1 John 3 — Context

10

In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn't do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who doesn't love his brother.

11

For this is the message which you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another;

12

unlike Cain, who was of the evil one, and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his works were evil, and his brother's righteous.

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Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.

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We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn't love his brother remains in death.

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Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him.

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By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.

1 John 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:13 say?
1 John 3:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.”
Where is 1 John 3:13 in the Bible?
1 John 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:13 in?
1 John 3:13 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 3:13?
1 John 3:13 reads (WEB): “Don't be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you.” 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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