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Anyone who does not love remains in death. <a href="/nlt/1_john/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> If we love our brothers and sisters who are believers, it proves that we have passed from death to life. But a person who has no love is still dead. <a href="/esv/1_john/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death. <a href="/bsb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one not loving abides in death. <a href="/kjv/1_john/3.htm">King James Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/3.htm">New King James Version</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/nasb/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love abides in death. <a href="/lsb/1_john/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. The one who does not love abides in death. <a href="/amp/1_john/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> We know that we have passed out of death into Life, because we love the brothers and sisters. He who does not love remains in [spiritual] death. <a href="/csb/1_john/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/asv/1_john/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. <a href="/cev/1_john/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Our love for each other proves we have gone from death to life. But if you don't love each other, you are still under the power of death. <a href="/erv/1_john/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not abideth in death. <a href="/gwt/1_john/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love other believers. The person who doesn't grow in love remains in death. <a href="/gnt/1_john/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> We know that we have left death and come over into life; we know it because we love others. Those who do not love are still under the power of death. <a href="/isv/1_john/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love one another. The person who does not love remains spiritually dead. <a href="/net/1_john/3.htm">NET Bible</a> We know that we have crossed over from death to life because we love our fellow Christians. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/nheb/1_john/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who does not love remains in death. <a href="/wbt/1_john/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother, abideth in death. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for us, we know that we have already passed out of death into Life--because we love our brother men. He who is destitute of love continues dead.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/1_john/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love his brother remains in death. <a href="/web/1_john/3.htm">World English Bible</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. He who doesn’t love his brother remains in death. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> we have known that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers; he who is not loving [his] brother remains in death. <a href="/blb/1_john/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one not loving abides in death. <a href="/ylt/1_john/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> we -- we have known that we have passed out of the death to the life, because we love the brethren; he who is not loving the brother doth remain in the death. <a href="/slt/1_john/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, for we love the brethren. He not loving the brother remains in death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not, abideth in death. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> We know that we have passed from death to life. For we love as brothers. Whoever does not love, abides in death. <a href="/nabre/1_john/3.htm">New American Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. Whoever does not love remains in death. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another. Whoever does not love abides in death.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> We know that we have departed from death into life by this: Because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother remains in death.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren: he that loves not his brother, abides in death. <a href="/godbey/1_john/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> We know that we have passed out of the death into the life, because we love the brethren with divine love; the one loving not with divine love, abides in the death. <a href="/haweis/1_john/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> We know that we are passed out of a state of death into life, because we love the brethren: he that loveth not his brother abideth in death. <a href="/mace/1_john/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> as for us, we know, that we have passed from a state of death to that of life, because we love our brethren: he that does not love his brother, is in a destructive state. <a href="/wey/1_john/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for us, we know that we have already passed out of death into Life--because we love our brother men. He who is destitute of love continues dead. <a href="/worrell/1_john/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loves not abides in death. <a href="/worsley/1_john/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> since we know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren: he, that loveth not his brother, remaineth in death. <a href="/parallel/1_john/3-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=561" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/3.htm">Love One Another</a> …13So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. 14<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">We</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: oidamen (V-RIA-1P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3327.htm" title="3327: metabebēkamen (V-RIA-1P) -- To change my place (abode), leave, depart, remove, pass over. From meta and the base of basis; to change place.">we have passed</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapōmen (V-PIA-1P) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">we love</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">our</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphous (N-AMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The one who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">does not love</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menei (V-PIA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">remains</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatō (N-DMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death.</a> 15Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that eternal life does not reside in a murderer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a> A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. / By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” <a href="/john/15-12.htm">John 15:12-13</a> This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. / Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7-8</a> Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">1 John 2:9-11</a> If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness. / Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. / But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Romans 13:8-10</a> Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Galatians 5:14</a> The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” <a href="/james/2-8.htm">James 2:8</a> If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-1.htm">1 Corinthians 13:1-3</a> If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal. / If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. / If I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing. <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a> Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Colossians 3:14</a> And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a> and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:9</a> Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another. <a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1</a> Continue in brotherly love. <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Proverbs 10:12</a> Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers. He that loves not his brother stays in death.We know.<a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">1 John 2:3</a> And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.<a href="/1_john/5-2.htm">1 John 5:2,13,19,20</a> By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments… <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">2 Corinthians 5:1</a> For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.we have.<a href="/luke/15-24.htm">Luke 15:24,32</a> For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry… <a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a> Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.<a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1,5</a> And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; … because.<a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">1 John 2:10</a> He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.<a href="/1_john/3-23.htm">1 John 3:23</a> And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.<a href="/1_john/4-7.htm">1 John 4:7,8,12,21</a> Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God… that loveth.<a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">1 John 2:9,11</a> He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now… <a href="/1_john/4-20.htm">1 John 4:20</a> If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?<a href="/proverbs/21-16.htm">Proverbs 21:16</a> The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_john/2-8.htm">Already</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-6.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/james/2-15.htm">Destitute</a> <a href="/1_john/3-9.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_john/3-10.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-21.htm">Passed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_john/4-3.htm">Already</a> <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Conscious</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Continues</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_john/5-16.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_john/4-8.htm">Destitute</a> <a href="/1_john/3-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_john/4-8.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Passed</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 3</div>1. <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">He declares the singular love of God toward us, in making us his sons;</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/3-3.htm">who therefore ought obediently to keep his commandments;</a> 11. <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">as also to love one another as brothers.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>We know that we have passed from death to life This phrase emphasizes the assurance of salvation and transformation that believers experience. The concept of passing from death to life is rooted in the spiritual rebirth described in <a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3-7</a>, where Jesus speaks to Nicodemus about being "born again." This transformation is not merely a future hope but a present reality for believers, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2.htm">Ephesians 2:1-5</a>, where Paul describes believers as being made alive with Christ. The imagery of death to life also echoes the resurrection of Jesus, symbolizing the believer's participation in His victory over sin and death.because we love our brothers Love for fellow believers is a hallmark of genuine faith and a key theme in John's writings. This love is not just an emotion but an active, selfless commitment to the well-being of others, as demonstrated by Jesus in <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>, where He commands His disciples to love one another as He has loved them. The early Christian community, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, exemplified this love through their communal living and sharing. This love serves as evidence of the believer's new life in Christ and is a fulfillment of the commandment to love one's neighbor (<a href="/leviticus/19-18.htm">Leviticus 19:18</a>).The one who does not love remains in death This phrase underscores the seriousness of failing to love others, equating it with spiritual death. In 1 <a href="/john/4-8.htm">John 4:8</a>, John states that "God is love," implying that those who do not love are disconnected from God's nature. The absence of love indicates a lack of transformation and a continued state of spiritual death, as described in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>, where the wages of sin is death. This warning serves as a call to self-examination for believers, urging them to reflect on their relationships and ensure that their lives reflect the love of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth in his writings. 2. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_community.htm">Early Christian Community</a> The recipients of John's letter, likely a group of believers facing challenges from false teachings and needing reassurance of their faith and identity in Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to the message of love and life, as His life, death, and resurrection are the foundation for the transition from death to life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/evidence_of_spiritual_life.htm">Evidence of Spiritual Life</a> Love for fellow believers is a tangible sign of having passed from spiritual death to life. This love is not merely an emotion but an active, selfless commitment to others' well-being. <a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_lovelessness.htm">The Seriousness of Lovelessness</a> Failing to love is equated with remaining in death, highlighting the gravity of lovelessness in the Christian life. It calls for self-examination and repentance where love is lacking. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_christ.htm">Transformation through Christ</a> The transition from death to life is made possible through Christ's work. Believers are called to live out this transformation by loving others as Christ loved us. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The Christian community is a place where love should be evident and nurtured. Believers are encouraged to hold each other accountable in love and to support one another in living out this command. <a href="/topical/p/practical_expressions_of_love.htm">Practical Expressions of Love</a> Love should be expressed in practical ways, such as serving, forgiving, and encouraging one another. This reflects the love of Christ and builds up the body of believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 3</a> <a href="/q/does_1_john_3_14's_claim_lack_proof.htm">How does 1 John 3:14’s statement about passing from death to life through love hold up against the lack of any scientific or historical proof for this transformation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'rightly_dividing'_mean.htm">What is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable?</a> <a href="/q/do_haters_of_brothers_walk_in_darkness.htm">Do those who hate their brother walk in darkness?</a> <a href="/q/total_count_on_noah's_ark.htm">What does 'Passed from Death to Life' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - We know that we have passed over out of death into life (<a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a>), because, etc. "We" is emphatic; whatever the world may feel about us, we have certain knowledge (not γινώσκομεν, but ἡμεῖς οἴδαμεν). The love of the brethren is the cause, not of the passing over, but of our knowing it. It proves that we have passed. And this test every one can apply to himself; "Do I, or do I not, find the love of the brethren within me?" A Christian can no more live without love than a plant can live without growth. He that loveth not abideth in death: he has not made the passage over. There is no accusative after "loveth," τὸν ἀδελφόν being a gloss. The statement is quite general; absence of love implies an atmosphere of death. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/3-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>We Ἡμεῖς (Hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. know οἴδαμεν (oidamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we have passed μεταβεβήκαμεν (metabebēkamen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> To change my place (abode), leave, depart, remove, pass over. From meta and the base of basis; to change place. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. death θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. life, ζωήν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we love ἀγαπῶμεν (agapōmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. [our] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brothers. ἀδελφούς (adelphous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. The [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. does not love ἀγαπῶν (agapōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. remains μένει (menei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. death. θανάτῳ (thanatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. 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