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1 John 3:23 — compare English translations

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  • World English Bible Public Domain
    This is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he commanded.
  • King James Version Public Domain
    And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment.
  • unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
    And this is his commandment: that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another just as he gave us a commandment.

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