KJV ORIGINAL
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if you hate someone in your community, you're living in complete darkness. You're stumbling around blind, with no idea where you're actually headed, because that darkness has taken over your vision completely.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Hate doesn't just hurt others, it blinds you to your own path.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter of 1 John was likely written by John, an apostle of Jesus, to Christian communities in Asia Minor around the late first century CE. It was written to counter emerging false teachings that denied the full humanity of Christ and promoted division, urging believers to remain in truth and love.
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