Verse 17

These things I command you, that ye may love one another.

Referenced Verses

  • John 15:12 : 12 This is my commandment, that ye love one another, even as I have loved you.
  • 1 John 3:14-17 : 14 We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him. 16 Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 17 But whoso hath the world's goods, and beholdeth his brother in need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how doth the love of God abide in him?
  • 1 Pet 2:17 : 17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.