1 John 2:9
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He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.
In other translations
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.
Greek words
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