1 John 2 · Scofield
2advocate Advocacy is that work of Jesus Christ for sinning saints which He carries on with the Father whereby, because of the eternal efficacy of His own sacrifice, He restores them to fellowship. CF Psalms 23:3 . (See Scofield " John 13:10 ") . sin Sin. (See Scofield " Romans 3:23 ") .
3propitiation (Greek - ἱλασμός , that which propitiates). (See Scofield " Romans 3:25 ") . the sins Omit words "the sins.". world kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield " Matthew 4:8 ") .
4commandments John uses "commandments": (1) in the general sense of the divine will, however revealed, "his word" ( 1Jn 2:5 ); and (2) especially of the law of Christ Galatians 6:2 ; 2 John 1:5 . See, also, John 15:10-12 .
6perfect (See Scofield " Matthew 5:48 ") .
13sins Sin. (See Scofield " Romans 3:23 ") .
14little children The little ones of the family; (See Scofield " 1 John 2:28 ") .
16world kosmos = world-system. 1 John 3:13 ; John 7:7 . (See Scofield " Revelation 13:8 ") .
20went out from us "Went out from us," that is, doctrinally. Doubtless then, as now, the deniers of the Son 1 John 2:22,23 still called themselves Christians. Cf 2 Timothy 1:15 .
29little children The general term for all children.