We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. ~ 1 John 3:14 KJV

We know that we have passed over out of death into Life by the fact that we love the brethren (our fellow Christians). He who does not love abides (remains, is held and kept continually) in [spiritual] death. ~ 1 John 3:14 AMP