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.
GNV
1 John 3:12
Not as Cain which was of that wicked one, and slewe his brother: and wherefore slewe he him? because his owne workes were euill, and his brothers good.
Parallel Translations
unlike Cain, who was of the evil one and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
Cross References
Hebrews 11:4Genesis 4:4–15Proverbs 29:27Jude 1:11Genesis 4:25Luke 11:51Proverbs 29:10Psalms 37:12Psalms 38:20John 15:19–251 John 2:13–14Matthew 23:35Hebrews 12:241 John 3:8John 10:32
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