1 John 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:11 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that d..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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.”
— 1 John 2:11 (KJV)
1 John 2:11 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:11
“Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:11: darkness, walketh, knoweth
“And they that escape of you shall remember me among the nations whither they shall be carried captives, because I am broken with their whorish heart, which hath departed from me, and with their eyes, which go a whoring after their idols: and they shall lothe themselves for the evils which they have committed in all their abominations.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:11: whither, because, hath
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:11: brother, because, hath
“And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:11: whither, hath, eyes
“Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:11: because, hath, eyes
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