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1 John 3:16-17 Walking in the Light

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.

17 If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?

Cross References for 1 John 3:16-17

Ephesians 5:2 - and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offer... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2

2 Peter 1:7 - and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:7 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:7

1 Chronicles 21:17 - David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? I am the one who h... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:17

Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Click to read the verse Romans 5:8 Click to read the verse Romans 5:8

John 3:16 - “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him sha... Click to read the verse John 3:16 Click to read the verse John 3:16

1 Peter 2:24 - He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for rig... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:24 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:24

Ephesians 5:25 - Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:25 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:25

John 10:15 - just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:15 Click to read the verse John 10:15

Acts 20:28 - Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. B... Click to read the verse Acts 20:28 Click to read the verse Acts 20:28

Genesis 44:33 - “Now then, please let your servant remain here as my lord’s slave in place of the boy, and let ... Click to read the verse Genesis 44:33 Click to read the verse Genesis 44:33

Judges 5:18 - The people of Zebulun risked their very lives; so did Naphtali on the heights of the field. Click to read the verse Judges 5:18 Click to read the verse Judges 5:18

Deuteronomy 15:15 - Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. That is why I give y... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:15 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 15:15

Revelation 5:9 - And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9

Philippians 2:30 - because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for the help you cou... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:30 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:30

1 Peter 3:18 - For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:18

Philippians 2:17 - But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming fro... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:17

Matthew 20:28 - just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ranso... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:28

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Revelation 1:5 - and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler ... Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 1:5

2 Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spi... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:14

Leviticus 16:10 - But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:10 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:10

Luke 12:17 - He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.’ Click to read the verse Luke 12:17 Click to read the verse Luke 12:17

1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18

John 10:11 - “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:11 Click to read the verse John 10:11

1 John 4:9-11 - This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we m... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9-11 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9-11

Acts 20:24 - However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the... Click to read the verse Acts 20:24 Click to read the verse Acts 20:24

Romans 16:4 - They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to... Click to read the verse Romans 16:4 Click to read the verse Romans 16:4

Romans 5:7 - Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly d... Click to read the verse Romans 5:7 Click to read the verse Romans 5:7

Mark 8:34 - Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after ... Click to read the verse Mark 8:34 Click to read the verse Mark 8:34

2 Thessalonians 2:16 - May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us ete... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:16

1 John 2:6 - Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did. Click to read the verse 1 John 2:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:6

John 13:34 - “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Click to read the verse John 13:34 Click to read the verse John 13:34

1 John 4:16 - And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:16

1 Peter 2:21 - To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you shou... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:21

1 John 4:9 - This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we m... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:9

Ephesians 6:20 - for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:20

1 Thessalonians 2:8 - We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but ou... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Galatians 1:4 - who gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of ... Click to read the verse Galatians 1:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 1:4

John 15:12-13 - My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Click to read the verse John 15:12-13 Click to read the verse John 15:12-13

2 Corinthians 4:12 - So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:12