1 John 3:15 nasb — Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.

NASB

"Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him."

— 1 John 3:15, NASB

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1 John 3 — Context

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not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. And for what reason did he slay him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother's were righteous.

13

Do not be surprised, brethren, if the world hates you.

14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who 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 in him.

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We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

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Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.

1 John 3:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:15 say?
1 John 3:15 in the NASB reads: “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”
Where is 1 John 3:15 in the Bible?
1 John 3:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 15.
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 3:15.
What translation should I read 1 John 3:15 in?
1 John 3:15 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 3:15?
1 John 3:15 reads (NASB): “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.” 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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