1 John 3 cross-references
1 John 3 has 24 verses, which point to 460 other passages and are cited by 675. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Points to (25)
- John 1:12 — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on… 93 votes
- Galatians 3:26 — For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 70 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:18 — And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. 61 votes
- Galatians 4:5–6 — To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 54 votes
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 45 votes
- John 17:25 — O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast… 39 votes
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- John 1:12 — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on… 118 votes
- Psalms 31:19 — Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for… 73 votes
- Hosea 1:10 — Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor… 32 votes
- Romans 8:14 — For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 31 votes
1 John 3:2
Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
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- Philippians 3:21 — Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the… 60 votes
- Colossians 3:4 — When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 52 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:12 — For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even… 39 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:18 — But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image… 37 votes
- Psalms 17:15 — As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. 32 votes
- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 30 votes
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- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 277 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:12 — For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even… 47 votes
- Romans 8:18 — For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which… 40 votes
- Philippians 3:21 — Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the… 35 votes
1 John 3:3
And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
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- 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 34 votes
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 25 votes
- 2 Peter 3:14 — Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace,… 20 votes
- Matthew 5:48 — Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. 15 votes
- Hebrews 12:14 — Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 11 votes
- Hebrews 7:26 — For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher… 10 votes
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- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 42 votes
- James 4:8 — Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye… 32 votes
- 1 Peter 1:13 — Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought… 29 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 — Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh… 28 votes
1 John 3:4
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Points to (15)
- 1 John 5:17 — All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 32 votes
- Romans 3:20 — Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the… 25 votes
- Romans 4:15 — Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 22 votes
- Numbers 15:31 — Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be… 20 votes
- 1 John 3:8–9 — He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of… 17 votes
- 2 Corinthians 12:21 — And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned… 17 votes
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- 1 John 5:17 — All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. 16 votes
- Romans 5:13 — (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 7 votes
- Romans 4:15 — Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression. 6 votes
- Romans 7:5 — For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring… 4 votes
1 John 3:5
And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
Points to (29)
- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 20 votes
- Hebrews 9:28 — So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the… 14 votes
- 1 Peter 3:18 — For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being… 10 votes
- 1 Peter 2:24 — Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto… 10 votes
- Hebrews 9:26 — For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world… 9 votes
- John 1:29 — The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin… 7 votes
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- 2 Corinthians 5:21 — For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 72 votes
- John 1:29 — The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin… 44 votes
- Matthew 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their… 43 votes
- Hebrews 4:15 — For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all… 32 votes
1 John 3:6
Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Points to (10)
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 19 votes
- 1 John 3:9 — Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is… 17 votes
- 1 John 2:4 — He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 17 votes
- 1 John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 11 votes
- John 15:4–7 — Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more… 9 votes
- 1 John 5:18 — We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that… 8 votes
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- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 31 votes
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 14 votes
- 1 John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 11 votes
- Hosea 6:6 — For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. 10 votes
1 John 3:7
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
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- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 19 votes
- 1 Peter 1:15–16 — But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 17 votes
- Romans 2:13 — (For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified. 17 votes
- 1 John 3:3 — And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. 9 votes
- 1 John 2:26 — These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 7 votes
- 1 John 2:1 — My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate… 7 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:19 — Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And,… 87 votes
- James 1:22 — But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 27 votes
- Galatians 6:7 — Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 24 votes
- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 15 votes
1 John 3:8
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Points to (20)
- Hebrews 2:14 — Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the… 45 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 28 votes
- Colossians 2:15 — And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 26 votes
- Romans 16:20 — And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… 21 votes
- John 16:11 — Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. 21 votes
- John 12:31 — Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 21 votes
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- Genesis 3:15 — And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy… 102 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 72 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 41 votes
- Romans 16:20 — And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with… 30 votes
1 John 3:9
Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
Points to (14)
- 1 John 5:18 — We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that… 44 votes
- 1 Peter 1:23 — Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth… 32 votes
- John 1:13 — Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 24 votes
- 1 John 5:1 — Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth… 23 votes
- 1 John 2:29 — If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him. 22 votes
- Matthew 7:18 — A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 18 votes
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- John 3:3 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see… 61 votes
- 1 John 5:4 — For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even… 37 votes
- 1 John 5:18 — We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that… 29 votes
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 29 votes
1 John 3:10
In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Points to (18)
- 1 John 4:8 — He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 14 votes
- 3 John 1:11 — Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that… 11 votes
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 10 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 10 votes
- Luke 6:35 — But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great,… 10 votes
- Matthew 13:38 — The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the… 10 votes
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- John 13:35 — By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 32 votes
- 1 John 4:7 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 20 votes
- Genesis 3:15 — And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy… 15 votes
- Ephesians 2:2 — Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of… 13 votes
1 John 3:11
For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
Points to (14)
- John 15:12 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 16 votes
- 2 John 1:5 — And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from… 15 votes
- 1 John 4:7 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 13 votes
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 9 votes
- 1 Peter 3:8 — Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 votes
- John 13:34–35 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 9 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 20 votes
- 1 John 2:7 — Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The… 17 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 — But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love… 15 votes
- 1 John 4:21 — And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. 14 votes
1 John 3:12
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.
Points to (26)
- Hebrews 11:4 — By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was… 16 votes
- Genesis 4:4–15 — And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect… 14 votes
- Proverbs 29:27 — An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. 11 votes
- Jude 1:11 — Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward,… 7 votes
- Genesis 4:25 — And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth: For God, said she, hath appointed… 7 votes
- Luke 11:51 — From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I… 6 votes
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- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 46 votes
- Jude 1:11 — Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward,… 14 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:4 — Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This… 11 votes
- Genesis 4:8 — And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up… 11 votes
1 John 3:13
Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
Points to (17)
- John 15:18–19 — If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 18 votes
- John 17:14 — I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am… 14 votes
- Luke 21:17 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. 7 votes
- James 4:4 — Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:12 — Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 5 votes
- Luke 6:22 — Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall… 5 votes
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- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 82 votes
- Matthew 10:22 — And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. 36 votes
- John 15:18 — If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 35 votes
- 1 John 2:9 — He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now. 12 votes
1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
Points to (30)
- 1 John 5:2 — By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 14 votes
- John 13:35 — By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. 14 votes
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 10 votes
- 1 John 4:20–21 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 9 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:9 — But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love… 8 votes
- 1 John 4:7–8 — Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth… 7 votes
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- Psalms 133:1 — [A Song of degrees of David.] Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 39 votes
- Matthew 5:22 — But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the… 35 votes
- Colossians 1:13 — Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 29 votes
- John 5:24 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting… 24 votes
1 John 3:15
Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Points to (16)
- Matthew 5:21–22 — Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in… 24 votes
- Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and… 10 votes
- Proverbs 26:24–26 — He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; 10 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 7 votes
- Leviticus 19:16–18 — Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of… 6 votes
- James 4:1–2 — From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your… 4 votes
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- Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and… 22 votes
- John 8:44 — Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the… 16 votes
- Genesis 4:2 — And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 5 votes
- Zechariah 7:10 — And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil… 4 votes
1 John 3:16
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.
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- 1 John 4:9–11 — In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world,… 62 votes
- Ephesians 5:2 — And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to… 58 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 48 votes
- John 3:16 — For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not… 41 votes
- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 34 votes
- John 15:12–13 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 29 votes
Pointed to from (47)
- Romans 5:8 — But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 96 votes
- John 10:11 — I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 31 votes
- Matthew 25:35 — For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took… 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 26 votes
1 John 3:17
But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Points to (14)
- Hebrews 13:16 — But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 52 votes
- Isaiah 58:7–10 — Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when… 31 votes
- 1 John 4:20 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 30 votes
- Deuteronomy 15:7–11 — If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD… 30 votes
- Proverbs 19:17 — He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 28 votes
- Luke 3:11 — He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that… 25 votes
Pointed to from (45)
- James 1:27 — Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their… 55 votes
- 1 John 2:15 — Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the… 52 votes
- 1 John 4:20 — If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he… 32 votes
- Romans 12:13 — Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 19 votes
1 John 3:18
My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
Points to (13)
- James 2:15–16 — If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 56 votes
- Romans 12:9 — Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 44 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 35 votes
- Galatians 5:13 — For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by… 25 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 23 votes
- Galatians 6:1–2 — Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of… 22 votes
Pointed to from (27)
- Hebrews 10:24 — And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 46 votes
- Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 39 votes
- Luke 10:27 — And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with… 34 votes
- Colossians 3:17 — And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the… 31 votes
1 John 3:19
And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
Points to (12)
- Hebrews 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil… 14 votes
- 1 John 3:21 — Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 8 votes
- Isaiah 32:17 — And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for… 8 votes
- Hebrews 6:10–11 — For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in… 7 votes
- John 18:37 — Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this… 4 votes
- 1 John 1:8 — If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 3 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Romans 8:16 — The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 19 votes
- Matthew 28:20 — Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto… 16 votes
- Proverbs 20:27 — The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. 15 votes
- 2 Peter 1:10 — Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these… 12 votes
1 John 3:20
For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
Points to (19)
- Psalms 139:1–4 — [To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. 27 votes
- Jeremiah 17:10 — I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to… 26 votes
- Hebrews 4:13 — Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:4 — For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 19 votes
- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 13 votes
- Jeremiah 23:24 — Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and… 10 votes
Pointed to from (24)
- Psalms 145:18 — The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. 36 votes
- Job 13:15 — Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:4 — For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 11 votes
- Psalms 119:2 — Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. 9 votes
1 John 3:21
Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Points to (12)
- 1 John 2:28 — And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be… 17 votes
- Hebrews 4:16 — Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in… 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 — For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with… 10 votes
- Psalms 101:2 — I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with… 10 votes
- Psalms 7:3–5 — O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 9 votes
- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 8 votes
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- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 79 votes
- Luke 11:28 — But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 34 votes
- John 15:10 — If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and… 29 votes
- Matthew 7:21 — Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the… 22 votes
1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Points to (34)
- John 15:7 — If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 21 votes
- John 9:31 — Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he… 19 votes
- 1 John 5:14 — And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth… 17 votes
- Matthew 21:22 — And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. 17 votes
- Mark 11:24 — Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye… 16 votes
- John 16:23–24 — And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father… 12 votes
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- Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 193 votes
- Luke 11:9 — And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened… 163 votes
- Mark 11:24 — Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye… 134 votes
- John 15:7 — If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 107 votes
1 John 3:23
And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
Points to (18)
- John 6:29 — Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. 14 votes
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 12 votes
- 1 Peter 1:22 — Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the… 11 votes
- John 15:12 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 10 votes
- 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. 9 votes
- 1 John 3:11 — For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 8 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- John 13:34 — A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one… 48 votes
- John 6:29 — Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. 34 votes
- John 1:12 — But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on… 25 votes
- John 15:12 — This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 23 votes
1 John 3:24
And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Points to (15)
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 — Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 19 votes
- 1 John 4:15–16 — Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 13 votes
- 1 John 4:12–13 — No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:14 — That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:19 — What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and… 11 votes
- 1 John 2:6 — He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 10 votes
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- 1 John 4:4 — Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is… 35 votes
- 1 John 4:16 — And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love… 26 votes
- 1 John 4:15 — Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 20 votes
- 1 John 4:13 — Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 15 votes