Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

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1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love remains in death.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

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Colossians 1:4

having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,

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1 John 5:2

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.

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Ephesians 1:15

For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,

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1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

2 John 1:5

Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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Duty » To brethren » Fervent

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.

God » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life

Ephesians 5:26

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

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John 17:17

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

John 15:3

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.

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Psalm 119:9

BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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Heart » Renewed » Pure

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Matthew 5:8

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 Timothy 1:5

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;

Proverbs 22:11

He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully is the king's friend.

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Psalm 24:4

He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.

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2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

The Heart » We should » Love one another with a pure

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

Love » For Christ » For the church

1 Thessalonians 2:8

Even so, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you, not the Good News of God only, but also our own souls, because you had become very dear to us.

Verse Concepts

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love remains in death.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brothers, beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.

Verse Concepts

Colossians 1:4

having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,

Verse Concepts

1 John 5:2

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.

Verse Concepts

Ephesians 1:15

For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,

Verse Concepts

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

2 John 1:5

Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

Verse Concepts

Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Fervent

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.

Love » Special teachings concerning » Fervent

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.

Love to man » Saints should » Be fervent in

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 Peter 4:8

Above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Love to man » Should be with a pure heart

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

Love to man » Purity of heart leads to

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

Purity » Christian, general references to

Psalm 24:3-4

Who may ascend to the LORD's hill? Who may stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood, and has not sworn deceitfully.

Matthew 5:8

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 Timothy 1:5

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;

1 Timothy 5:22

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

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Purity » Who purifies their soul

1 John 3:1-3

Behold, how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world does not know us, because it did not know him. Beloved, now we are children of God, and it is not yet revealed what we will be. We know that, when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is. Everyone who has this hope set on him purifies himself, even as he is pure.

1 Peter 1:18-23

knowing that you were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from the useless way of life handed down from your fathers, but with precious blood, as of a faultless and pure lamb, namely Christ; who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake, read more.
who through him are believers in God, who raised him from the dead, and gave him glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God. Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently: having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the living and abiding Word of God.

Sincerity » Should characterize » Our love to one another

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 John 3:18

Little children, let us not love in word only, neither with the tongue only, but in deed and truth.

Social duties » Brotherly love » Fervent

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

1 John 4:7

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God, and knows God.

The bible » Mighty in its influence » Purifies the life

Ephesians 5:26

that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word,

Verse Concepts

John 17:17

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:

John 15:3

You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you.

Verse Concepts

Psalm 119:9

BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

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The word of God » The word of God enduring forever

Mark 13:31

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

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Matthew 24:35

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

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Luke 21:33

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.

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Isaiah 40:8

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of the LORD stands forever."

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1 Peter 1:22-23

Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently: having been born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the living and abiding Word of God.