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1 John 3:16 (NLT)

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16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 16) Cross / Communion - What love is - Jesus laying down his life
(v. 16) Self-Denial / Sacrifice - We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers
(v. 16) Love - Love others - We ought to lay down our lives for our brothers

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 16) Purpose Driven Life - A Place to Belong (2008-06-10)
(v. 16) Promises of God - What Are We to Give? (2009-04-09)
(v. 16) Followup - Relationships in the Body (2011-01-28)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part II) (2011-07-07)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - Heavenly Mission (part VIII) (2011-07-13)
(v. 16) Mind of Christ - About Self (part V) (2011-07-19)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
So (Soh):