1 John 2:6

He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

In Context

5But he that keepeth his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected; and by this we know that we are in him.

7Dearly beloved, I write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:29Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls.

John 15:4dummy verses inserted by amos

Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath delivered himself for us, an oblation and a sacrifice to God for an odour of sweetness.

1 John 1:6If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth.

1 John 2:28And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:4-7

The Believer's Duty. ( a. d. 80.) 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. These verses may seem to relate to the seventh verse of the former chapter , between which and these verses there… Read the whole commentary →

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