1 John 2:11

“But 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.”

"But 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." - 1 John 2:11
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What does 1 John 2:11 mean?

1 John 2:11 (KJV) - "But 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." This verse, taken from the First Epistle of John, emphasizes the great significance of love and the…

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Walking in the Light of Love

In the epistle of 1 John, we are confronted with a powerful truth concerning the nature of our relationships and the state of our hearts. The verse, "But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness…

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A Prayer for Light in the Darkness of Hatred

O Gracious and Merciful Lord, We come before You today, our hearts heavy yet hopeful, longing for Your light to guide us in our relationships and interactions with others. We take to heart the words penned by Your beloved disciple John: "But he that hateth his brother is in…

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