Cross-referencesExplore similar Bible verses on 1 John 3:18 in English Standard Version "Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth." Eze 33:31 And they come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear what you say but they will not do it; for with lustful talk in their mouths they act; their heart is set on their gain.Eph 4:15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,2Jo 1:1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth,3Jo 1:1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.