1 John
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
1 John 3:18
1 John 3:18 (KJV) speaks to love for others, integrity, and serving others — words set in 1 John, a letter on love and assurance. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
1 Peter 4:8“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
1 Corinthians 13:4
Common questions
What does 1 John 3:18 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 John 3:18 reads: "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." The verse speaks to love for others, integrity, and serving others. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 John 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 John 3:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth." is 1 John 3:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 John chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 John 3:18?
Verses that sit beside 1 John 3:18 include Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:39, and Leviticus 19:18. Reading them alongside 1 John 3:18 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with 1 John 3:18?
Read 1 John 3:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.