1 John 3:1
1 John 3 · shown in the Douay-Rheims
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Read 1 John 3:1 in the NABRE onlineBehold what manner of charity the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called, and should be the sons of God. Therefore the world knoweth not us, because it knew not him.
Reflection
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God — and that is what we are. The word lavished is excessive on purpose. The identity is not earned; it is given, and it is already true.