1 John 3:16

By this we have known the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us; therefore we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

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So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

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1 John 3:16
By this we have known the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us; therefore we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.