1 John 3:18

(18) My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

(18) Christian charity stands not in word but in deed, and proceeds from a sincere affection.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Not in word — Only. But in deed — In action: not in tongue by empty professions, but in truth.

¹⁸ My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

Related Commentaries of 1 John 3:18

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Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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