📖 1 John — Chapter 3 (KJV)
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1 John 3:1 Behold, Rwhat manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
1 John 3:2 Beloved, Rnow are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:3 And Revery man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
1 John 3:4 Whosoever Rcommitteth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
1 John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
1 John 3:6 Whosoever Rabideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
1 John 3:7 Little children, Rlet no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
1 John 3:8 RHe that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
1 John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; Rfor his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
1 John 3:10 In this Rthe children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
1 John 3:11 For Rthis is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
1 John 3:12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, Rand his brother’s righteous.
1 John 3:13 RMarvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
1 John 3:14 RWe know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
1 John 3:15 Whosoever Rhateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
1 John 3:16 Hereby Rperceive 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 3:17 But Rwhoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
1 John 3:18 My little children, Rlet us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:19 And Rhereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
1 John 3:20 For if our heart condemn us, RGod is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
1 John 3:21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
1 John 3:22 And Rwhatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
1 John 3:23 And this is Rhis commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
1 John 3:24 And Rhe that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
1 John 3:1–10 — Children of God and righteous conduct
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God's love bestows sonship and future hope, calling for purity and conduct consistent with Christ rather than continued lawlessness.
Key Truth: Let belonging to God shape righteous conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Behold, what manner of ____ the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be …” (1 John 3:1)
Find it in 1 John 3:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the …” (1 John 3:4)
Find it in 1 John 3:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Little ____ , let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness …” (1 John 3:7)
Find it in 1 John 3:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 John 3:11–18 — Love in deed and truth
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Cain's hatred contrasts with Christ's self-giving love, which should become material help rather than words alone.
Key Truth: Show love through practical action.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “My little children, let us not ____ in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in …” (1 John 3:18)
Find it in 1 John 3:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal ____ abiding in him.” (1 John 3:15)
Find it in 1 John 3:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “My little ____ , let us not love in word, neither in tongue; …” (1 John 3:18)
Find it in 1 John 3:18 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 John 3:19–24 — Assurance, faith, and obedience
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
John speaks of the heart before God, prayer, belief in Christ, mutual love, and the Spirit's witness of abiding.
Key Truth: Join confident faith with obedient love.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And hereby we know that we are of the ____ , and shall assure our hearts before him.” (1 John 3:19)
Find it in 1 John 3:19 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his ____ , and do those things that are pleasing in his …” (1 John 3:22)
Find it in 1 John 3:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the ____ which he hath given us.” (1 John 3:24)
Find it in 1 John 3:24 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 4:8 — Cain's treatment of Abel supplies the background of John's contrast.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What practical need should your love address?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 1 John 3:1–10 (Children of God and righteous conduct) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 1 John 3:11–18 (Love in deed and truth) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 1 John 3:19–24 (Assurance, faith, and obedience) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What example of love calls the brethren to self-giving?
5. How should love go beyond words alone?
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