1 John 3:1–11

1 John 3:1–114 matched frames1 pivot

Read down to the center, where the pattern turns; then rise back out through its mirror.

A 1a Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us
- B 1b-3 that we should be called the sons of God...now are we the sons of God...we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
  - C 4-6a Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law...in him is no sin. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not
    - D 6b whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
      - E 7 Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
    - D' 8a He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning.
  - C' 8b-9 the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin...he cannot sin
- B' 10a In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil
A' 10b-11 whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother...we should love one another.

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