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1 John 3:16

American Standard Version ASV

New International Version NIV

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

16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.

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