1 John 3:16

We have learned to know what love is from this--that Christ laid down his life on our behalf. Therefore we also ought to lay down our lives on behalf of our Brothers.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that every one who believes in him may not be lost, but have Immortal Life.

Romans 5:8

But God puts his love for us beyond all doubt by the fact that Christ died on our behalf while we were still sinners.

Philippians 2:17

And yet, even if, when your faith is offered as a sacrifice to God, my life-blood must be poured out in addition, still I shall rejoice and share the joy of you all;

John 10:15

Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.

John 13:34

I give you a new commandment--Love one another; love one another as I have loved you.

John 15:12-13

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

Acts 20:28

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

Ephesians 5:2

And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'

Titus 2:13

while we are awaiting our Blessed Hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.

1 John 2:6

He who professes to maintain union with God is himself bound to live as Christ lived.

1 John 4:9-11

The love of God was revealed to us by his sending his only Son into the world, that we might find Life through him.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, ' the faithful Witness, the First-born from the dead, and the Ruler of all the Kings of the earth.' To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his own blood--

Matthew 20:28

Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Romans 16:4

Who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the Churches among the Gentiles thank them also.

Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, just as the Christ loved the Church, and gave himself for her,

Philippians 2:30

For it was owing to his devotion to the Master's work that he was at the point of death, having risked his own life in the effort to supply what was wanting in the help that you sent me.

1 Peter 1:18

For you know that it was not by perishable things, such as silver and gold, that you were Ransomed from the aimless way of living which was handed down to you from your ancestors,

1 Peter 2:24

And he 'himself carried our sins' in his own body to the cross, so that we might die to our sins, and live for righteousness. 'His bruising was your healing.'

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ himself died to atone for sins once for all--the good on behalf of the bad--that he might bring you to God; his body being put to death, but his spirit entering upon new Life.

Revelation 5:9

And they are singing a new song--'Thou art worthy to take the book and break its seals, for thou wast sacrificed, and with thy blood thou didst buy for God men of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

Bible References

Perceive

1 John 4:9
The love of God was revealed to us by his sending his only Son into the world, that we might find Life through him.
Matthew 20:28
Just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that every one who believes in him may not be lost, but have Immortal Life.
John 10:15
Just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 15:13
No one can give greater proof of love than by laying down his life for his friends.
Acts 20:28
Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.
Romans 5:8
But God puts his love for us beyond all doubt by the fact that Christ died on our behalf while we were still sinners.
Ephesians 5:2
And live a life of love, following the example of the Christ, who loved you and gave himself for you as 'an offering and a sacrifice to God, that should be fragrant and acceptable.'
Titus 2:13
while we are awaiting our Blessed Hope--the Appearing in glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 1:18
For you know that it was not by perishable things, such as silver and gold, that you were Ransomed from the aimless way of living which was handed down to you from your ancestors,
1 Peter 2:24
And he 'himself carried our sins' in his own body to the cross, so that we might die to our sins, and live for righteousness. 'His bruising was your healing.'
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ himself died to atone for sins once for all--the good on behalf of the bad--that he might bring you to God; his body being put to death, but his spirit entering upon new Life.
Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, ' the faithful Witness, the First-born from the dead, and the Ruler of all the Kings of the earth.' To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his own blood--
Revelation 5:9
And they are singing a new song--'Thou art worthy to take the book and break its seals, for thou wast sacrificed, and with thy blood thou didst buy for God men of every tribe, and language, and people, and nation,

And we

1 John 2:6
He who professes to maintain union with God is himself bound to live as Christ lived.
1 John 4:11
Dear friends, since God loved us thus, we, surely, ought to love one another.
John 13:34
I give you a new commandment--Love one another; love one another as I have loved you.
John 15:12
This is my command--Love one another, as I have loved you.
Romans 16:4
Who risked their own lives to save mine. It is not I alone who thank them, but all the Churches among the Gentiles thank them also.
Philippians 2:17
And yet, even if, when your faith is offered as a sacrifice to God, my life-blood must be poured out in addition, still I shall rejoice and share the joy of you all;

General references

Matthew 5:42
Give to him who asks of you; and, from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.
Matthew 25:42
For, when I was hungry, you gave me no food; when I was thirsty, you gave me no drink;
John 15:17
I am giving you these commands that you may love one another.
1 John 4:11
Dear friends, since God loved us thus, we, surely, ought to love one another.