1 John 2:10 Meaning
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
Context Explained
8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
9He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
11But 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.
12I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 John 4:20
John elaborates on the necessity of loving others as evidence of true faith.
Matthew 5:14
Jesus teaches that believers are the light of the world, which connects to the theme of love.
Romans 13:10
Paul states that love fulfills the law, reinforcing the importance of love in the Christian life.
Source: 1 John 2:10