1 John 3:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
1 John 3:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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.
1 John 3:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
1 John 3:12 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 3:12 say?
1 John 3:12 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is 1 John 3:12 found in the Bible?
1 John 3:12 is verse 12 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
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