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12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the Evil One and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own works were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers,[a] if the world hates you. 14 We know that we have crossed over from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love[b] remains in death.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 John 3:13 When context indicates it, the Greek word for brothers may refer to all fellow believers, male and female.
  2. 1 John 3:14 Some witnesses to the text add his brother.