1 John 3:12
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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.”
καθώς
Just as, in the same way, inasmuch as. Kathōs. God loves, forgives, and gives — and calls us to do likewise. How He acts becomes the pattern for how we act. Live up to the standard.
Κάϊν
Cain
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Κάϊν
Cain, firstborn son of Adam. Kain. He brought an offering but harbored murder in his heart. What you bring to God means nothing if your heart is not right.
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πονηρός
evil
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πονηρός
Evil, wicked, bad. Poneros. Deliver us from the evil one. The evil one has a name but no ultimate power. He operates only within the limits God permits. His defeat is certain.
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σφάζω
he slayed
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σφάζω
to butcher (especially an animal for food or in sacrifice) or (generally) to slaughter, or (specially), to maim (violently)
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χάριν
because of
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χάριν
For the sake of, on account of. Charin. Grace is not only received, it becomes the reason behind action. We love, serve, and endure for the sake of others. Let grace be your motive.
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τίς
what
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τίς
Who, which, what. Tis. Scripture asks it constantly: who do you say that I am? The questions of God are not requests for information. They are invitations to search.
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ἔργον
works
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ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
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εἰμί
were,
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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δίκαιος
righteous.
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δίκαιος
Just, righteous, innocent. Díkaios. The righteous will live by faith, and God declares righteous those who trust in him. Character and conduct are both in view. Be what you are declared.
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