1 John 2:10

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Summary

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. The man who does not love remains in a state of Death.

So Jesus went on to say to those Jews who had believed him: "If you remain constant to my Message, you are truly my disciples;

Let us, then, cease to judge one another. Rather let this be your resolve--never to place a stumbling-block or an obstacle in a Brother's way.

Therefore, Brothers, do your best to put God's Call and Selection of you beyond all doubt; for, if you do this, you will never fall.

Occasion of stumbling

But, as he has no root, he stands for only a short time; and, when trouble or persecution arises on account of the Message, he falls away at once.

Alas for the world because of such snares! There cannot but be snares; yet alas for the man who is answerable for the snare!

Jesus said to his disciples: "It is inevitable that there should be snares; yet alas for him who is answerable for them!

And why? Because they looked to obedience, and not to faith, to secure it. They stumbled over 'the Stumbling-block.'

Until you are able to appreciate all moral distinctions. And I pray, too, that you may be kept pure and blameless against the Day of Christ,

General references

But, if he walks about at night, he stumbles, because he has not the light."

It is by this that every one will recognize you as my disciples--by your loving one another."

This is my command--Love one another, as I have loved you.

Let your love for the Brethren continue. :24 Give our greeting to all your Leaders, and to all Christ's People. Our friends from Italy send their greetings to you.