The New Commandment

1 John 2

7 1 Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had i from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard 2 from the beginning. 8 Again, j a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, k because the darkness is passing away, and l the true light is already shining. 9 m He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. 10 n He who loves his brother abides in the light, and o there is no cause for stumbling in him. 11 But he who p hates his brother is in darkness and q walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

12 I write to you, little children,
Because r your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake. 13 I write to you, fathers,
Because you have known Him who is s from the beginning.
I write to you, young men,
Because you have overcome the wicked one.
I write to you, little children,
Because you have t known the Father. 14 I have written to you, fathers,
Because you have known Him who is from the beginning.
I have written to you, young men,
Because u you are strong, and the word of God abides in you,
And you have overcome the wicked one.

  1. Cross References
    John 13:34
    A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
    1 John 3:11
    For this is the message that you heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.
    1 John 3:23
    And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.
    1 John 4:21
    And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.
  2. Cross References
    John 13:34
    A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
    John 15:12
    This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 13:12
    The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
    Ephesians 5:8
    For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light
    1 Thessalonians 5:4
    But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief.
  4. Cross References
    John 1:9
    That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.
    John 8:12
    Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.
    John 12:35
    Then Jesus said to them, "A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.
  5. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 13:2
    And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
    1 John 3:14
    We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.
  6. Cross References
    1 John 3:14
    We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death.
  7. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:10
    Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.
  8. Cross References
    1 John 2:9
    He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.
    1 John 3:15
    Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.
    1 John 4:20
    If someone says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?
  9. Cross References
    John 12:35
    Then Jesus said to them, "A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going.
    1 John 1:6
    If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.
  10. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 6:11
    And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
  11. Cross References
    John 1:1
    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
    Revelation 22:13
    "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last."
  12. Cross References
    Romans 8:15 - 17
    For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father.
    Galatians 4:6
    And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!
  13. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:10
    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
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