1 John 3:14 bbe — We are conscious that we have come out of death into life because of our love for the brothers. He who has no love is s…

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"We are conscious that we have come out of death into life because of our love for the brothers. He who has no love is still in death."

— 1 John 3:14, Bible in Basic English

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“We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. ”
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1 John 3 — Context

Because this is the word which was given to you from the first, that we are to have love for one another;

Not being of the Evil One like Cain, who put his brother to death. And why did he put him to death? Because his works were evil and his brother's works were good.

Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world has no love for you.

We are conscious that we have come out of death into life because of our love for the brothers. He who has no love is still in death.

Anyone who has hate for his brother is a taker of life, and you may be certain that no taker of life has eternal life in him.

In this we see what love is, because he gave his life for us; and it is right for us to give our lives for the brothers.

But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him?

1 John 3:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:14 say?

1 John 3:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “We are conscious that we have come out of death into life because of our love for the brothers. He who has no love is still in death.”

Where is 1 John 3:14 in the Bible?

1 John 3:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 14.

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 3:14.

What translation should I read 1 John 3:14 in?

1 John 3:14 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 3:14?

1 John 3:14 reads (BBE): “We are conscious that we have come out of death into life because of our love for the brothers. He who has no love is still in death.” 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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