He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 2 of 1 John. The contrast between loving and hating a brother is expressed through light and darkness. Community love functions as visible evidence of the believer’s spiritual orientation.
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Wer da sagt, er sei im Licht, und haßt seinen Bruder, der ist noch in der Finsternis.
El que dice que está en luz, y aborrece a su hermano, el tal aun está en tinieblas todavía.
Celui qui dit qu'il est dans la lumière, et qui hait son frère, est encore dans les ténèbres.
Chi dice d’esser nella luce, e odia il suo fratello, è ancora nelle tenebre.
Aquele que diz que está na luz, e odeia a seu irmão, até agora está em trevas.
人若說自己在光明中,卻恨他的弟兄,他到如今還是在黑暗裏。
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