1 John 4:10

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent forth his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.

1 John 4:19

We love him, because he first loved us.

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Summary

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:

Beloved

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Beloved

1 John 4:10
In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent forth his Son to be a propitiation for our sins.