The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. Εκ του πονηρου ην, he was of the devil. International Standard Version Do not be like Cain, who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. It is natural that the world (see notes on 1 John 2:15, 1 John 3:1) should hate those whose lives contradict its maxims and condemn its practices. We finished last time looking at 3:10a, but instead of picking up the study in 3:10b I want to skip to verse 12 today. 1 John 3:12 in all English translations. Luke 11:51 From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. 1 John 3:12 - not as Cain, who was of the evil one and slew his brother. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. Of Hebrew origin; Cain, the son of Adam. 12 Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. 1 John 3:12, ESV: "We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother.And why did he murder him? And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering: …. A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. There is no heart so empty as the heart that is without love. Read verse in King James Version Love of relatives, love of friends, and love of the brethren (1 John 3: 14) make life worth living. Next week we'll come back to 3:10b. There is no life so joyful as the love-filled life. I am, exist. 1 John 3:12 12 not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. 1 John 3:12. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. Because his works were evil and his brother’s righteous. And why did he murder him? From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Because Jesus is God, and was with God in the beginning (John 1:1), He has direct knowledge of what He's claiming. And why slew he him? Cain represents the family of Satan and Abel represents the family of God. 1-john 3:12 - Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular. (Hebrew), Cain, son of Adam and Eve and brother of Abel. 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