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

As for us, we know that we have already passed out of death into Life--because we love our brother men. He who is destitute of love continues dead.

Jesus therefore said to those of the Jews who had now believed in Him, "As for you, if you hold fast to my teaching, then you are truly my disciples;

Therefore let us no longer judge one another; but, instead of that, you should come to this judgement--that we must not put a stumbling-block in our brother's path, nor anything to trip him up.

For this reason, brethren, be all the more in earnest to make sure that God has called you and chosen you; for it is certain that so long as you practise these things, you will never stumble.

Occasion of stumbling

It has struck no root, however, within him. He continues for a time, but when suffering comes, or persecution, because of the Message, he at once stumbles and falls.

"Alas for the world because of causes of falling! They cannot but come, but alas for each man through whom they come!

Jesus said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that causes of stumbling should come; but alas for him through whom they come!

And why? Because they were pursuing a righteousness which should arise not from faith, but from what they regarded as merit. They stuck their foot against the stone which lay in their way;

so that you may be men of transparent character, and may be blameless, in preparation for the day of Christ,

General references

But if a man walks by night, he does stumble, because the light is not in him."

It is by this that every one will know that you are my disciples--if you love one another."

This is my commandment to you, to love one another as I have loved you.

Let brotherly love always continue.