2 John 1:2
because the truth which dwells in us shall be with us for eternity.
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In The King James Version
For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
In Context
Cross References
John 15:7If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, then you may ask for whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we are not preaching about ourselves, but about Jesus Christ our Lord. We are merely your servants through Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:5calling to mind the same faith, which is in you unfeigned, which also first dwelt in your grandmother, Lois, and in your mother, Eunice, and also, I am certain, in you.
2 Peter 1:12For this reason, I will always begin to admonish you about these things, even though, certainly, you know them and are confirmed in the present truth.
1 John 2:14I am writing to you, little children, because you have known the Father. I am writing to you, young men, because you are strong, and the Word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:2-5
Salutation. ( a. d. 90.) 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. Ancient epistles began, as… Read the whole commentary →