1 John 3:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 3:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 3:12 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 3:12 — KJV
“Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.”
— 1 John 3:12 (KJV)
1 John 3:12 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 3:12
“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he? iniquity: or, grievance”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:12: wicked, wherefore, evil
“Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:12: one, wherefore, because
“I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:12: wicked, one, because
“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:12: wicked, one, because
“And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 3:12: cain, slew, brother
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