1 John 3:12-13

12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own actions were evil and his brother’s were righteous.
13 Do not be surprised, my brothers and sisters,[a] if the world hates you.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Matthew 5:37
  • 2. Genesis 4:8
  • 3. Psalms 38:20; Proverbs 29:10
  • 4. John 15:18,19; John 17:14

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The Greek word for "brothers and sisters" ("adelphoi" ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16.
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