


1 John 3:12
Bible Versions
Not as Cain, [who] was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
Not {G3756} as {G2531} Cain {G2535}, who was {G2258} of {G1537} that wicked one {G4190}, and {G2532} slew {G4969} his {G846} brother {G80}. And {G2532} wherefore {G5484}{G5101} slew {G4969} he him {G846}? Because {G3754} his own {G846} works {G2041} were {G2258} evil {G4190}, and {G1161} his {G846} brother's {G80} righteous {G1342}.
and not be like Kayin, who was from the Evil One and murdered his own brother. Why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil, and his brother’s were righteous.
Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.
not as Cain was of the evil one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his works were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
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