1 John 3:14 cpdv — We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death. "

— 1 John 3:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 3 — Context

11

For this is the announcement that you heard from the beginning: that you should love one another.

12

Do not be like Cain, who was of the evil one, and who killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because his own works were wicked, but his brother’s works were just.

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If the world hates you, brothers, do not be surprised.

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We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death.

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Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer. And you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding within him.

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We know the love of God in this way: because he laid down his life for us. And so, we must lay down our lives for our brothers.

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Whoever possesses the goods of this world, and sees his brother to be in need, and yet closes his heart to him: in what way does the love of God abide 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides 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 (CPDV): “We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides 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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