1 John 2:10–11
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Greek wordingGr. scandall
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
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- 1 John 3:14Rank 1 from verse 10
- Romans 9:32–33Rank 2 from verse 10
32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
32Wherefore? because they sought it, not by faith, but as it were by the works of the Law: for they stumbled at that stumbling stone,
33As it is written, *Beholde, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone, and rocke of offence: and whosoeuer beleeueth on him, shall not be ‖ashamed.
3Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
3Then shal we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared, as the morning; & he shall come vnto vs, as the raine; as the latter and former raine vnto the earth.
- Romans 14:13Rank 4 from verse 10
13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.
13Let vs not therefore iudge one another any more: but iudge this rather, that no man put a stumbling blocke, or an occasion to fall in his brothers way.
- 2 Peter 1:10Rank 5 from verse 10
- Matthew 13:21Rank 7 from verse 10
21Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
21Yet hath hee not root in himselfe, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
- Matthew 18:7Rank 8 from verse 10
- Luke 17:1–2Rank 9 from verse 10
1THEN said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
1¶ Then said he vnto the disciples, *It is impossible but that offences will come, but wo vnto him through whom they come.
2It were better for him that a milstone were hanged about his necke, and he cast into the Sea, then that he should offend one of these little ones.
- Philippians 1:10Rank 10 from verse 10
From verse 11
- John 12:35Rank 1 from verse 11
35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
35Then Iesus said vnto them, Yet a little while is the light with you: walke while ye haue the light, lest darkdesse come vpon you: For he that walketh in darkenesse, knoweth not whither he goeth.
3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
3For we our selues also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceiued, seruing diuers lusts and pleasures, liuing in malice and enuy, hatefull, and hating one another.
- 1 John 1:6Rank 3 from verse 11
- Revelation 3:17Rank 4 from verse 11
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
17Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and haue need of nothing: and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poore, and blinde, and naked.
- 1 John 2:9Rank 5 from verse 11
- 2 Corinthians 4:4Rank 6 from verse 11
4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
4In whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which beleeue not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine vnto them.
- John 12:40Rank 7 from verse 11
40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.
40*He hath blinded their eyes, and hardned their heart, that they should not see with their eyes, nor vnderstand with their heart, and be conuerted, and I should heale them.
- Proverbs 4:19Rank 8 from verse 11
- 2 Corinthians 3:14Rank 9 from verse 11
14But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.
14But their mindes were blinded: for vntill this day remaineth the same vaile vntaken away, in the reading of the old testament: which vaile is done away in Christ.
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1 John 2:10
Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
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An opportunity, opening, cause, ground, pretext, or circumstance giving rise to an action or result.
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Sense 1: The act or occasion of tripping or falling. Sense 2: Figuratively, an obstacle or occasion of offence.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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1 John 2:11
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Hates; regards with strong dislike, aversion, or enmity.
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Sense 1: A male sibling; a near kinsman. Sense 2: A fellow member of a people or faith.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.
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To what or which place, destination, direction, state, or end.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of blind, meaning to make unable to see or judge; to obscure or hinder sight or judgment.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The bodily organs of sight; by extension, sight, attention, observation, perception, understanding, desire, judgment, estimation, favour, or the presence and view before which something occurs.
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9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkenesse euen vntill now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
10Hee that loueth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of †stumbling in him.
Selected passage11But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
11But he that hateth his brother, is in darknesse, and walketh in darknesse, and knoweth not whither hee goeth, because that darknesse hath blinded his eyes.
Selected passage12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
12I write vnto you, little children, because your sinnes are forgiuen you for his Names sake.