1 John 3:18 bbe — My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.

Bible in Basic English

"My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith."

— 1 John 3:18, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 3 — Context

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?

My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.

In this way we may be certain that we are true, and may give our heart comfort before him,

When our heart says that we have done wrong; because God is greater than our heart, and has knowledge of all things.

My loved ones, if our heart does not say that we have done wrong, we have no fear before him;

1 John 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 3:18 say?

1 John 3:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.”

Where is 1 John 3:18 in the Bible?

1 John 3:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 3, verse 18.

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 3:18.

What translation should I read 1 John 3:18 in?

1 John 3:18 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 3:18?

1 John 3:18 reads (BBE): “My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.” 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.

1 John 3:18 bbe — My little children, do not let our love be in word and in tongue, but let it be in act and in good faith.

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