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not as 1Cain, who was of 2the evilone and slew his brother. And for whatreason did he slay him? Because3his deeds were evil, and his brother's were righteous.
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Do not be surprised, brethren, if4the worldhates you.
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We know that we have 5passed out of death into life, 6because we love the brethren. He who does not loveabides in death.
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Everyone who 7hates his brother is a murderer; and you know that 8no*murdererhaseternallifeabiding in him.
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We knowlove by this, that 9He laiddown His life for us; and 10we ought to laydown our lives for the 11brethren.
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But 12whoever*has the world'sgoods, and sees his brother in need and 13closes his heartagainst him, 14how does the love of Godabide in him?