Amplified Bible

1 John 3:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)

[And] not be like Cain who [took his nature and got his motivation] from the evil one and slew his brother. And why did he slay him? Because his deeds (activities, works) were wicked and malicious and his brother's were righteous (virtuous).

1 John 3

1 John 3:9-15