1 John 3:16-17

16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

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Cross References 4

1. John 10:11
2. John 15:13; Philippians 2:17; 1 Thessalonians 2:8
3. Deuteronomy 15:7,8; James 2:15,16
4. 1 John 4:20

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