American Standard Version of 1901
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And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
And ye know that he was manifested to {Or, bear sins}take away sins; and in him is no sin.
The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd layeth down his life for the sheep.
Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again.
he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
Peter saith unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee even now? I will lay down my life for thee.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.