1 John 2:10

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1 John 2:10

He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

That loveth

Occasion of stumbling

Philippians 1:10

General references

Bible References

That loveth

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love is still in death.

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide by what I teach, you are really disciples of mine,

Therefore let us not criticize one another any more. You must resolve instead never to put any hindrance or obstacle in your brother's way.

Therefore, brothers, make all the greater efforts to make God's call and choice of you certain. For if you have these qualities, you will never stumble,

Occasion of stumbling

but it takes no real root in him, and lasts only a little while, and when trouble or persecution comes because of the message, he gives it up at once.

Alas for the world for such hindrances! They have to come, but alas for the man who causes them!

And he said to his disciples, "It is inevitable that hindrances should arise, but alas for the man who causes them!

And why? Because they did not seek it through faith, but through doing certain things. They stumbled over that stone that makes people stumble,

so that you may have a sense of what is vital, and may be men of transparent character and blameless life, in preparation for the Day of Christ,

General references

but if he travels at night he will stumble because he has no light."

By this they will all know that you are my disciples??y your love for one another."

The command that I give you is to love one another just as I have loved you.

Your love for the brotherhood must continue.