1 John 3:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
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.
1 John 3:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
1 John 3:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
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.
1 John 3:16 (BSB)
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What does 1 John 3:16 say?
1 John 3:16 in modern King James wording reads: "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."
Where is 1 John 3:16 found in the Bible?
1 John 3:16 is verse 16 of chapter 3 of the book of 1 John, in the New Testament. 1 John has 5 chapters.
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