3:15 3:15

1 John 3:16

3:17 3:17

Bible Versions

Hereby perceive we the love [of God], because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down [our] lives for the brethren.
Hereby {G1722}{G5129} perceive we {G1097} the love {G26} of God, because {G3754} he {G1565} laid down {G5087} his {G846} life {G5590} for {G5228} us {G2257}: and {G2532} we {G2249} ought {G3784} to lay down {G5087} our lives {G5590} for {G5228} the brethren {G80}.
The way that we have come to know love is through his having laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers!
By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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