2 John 1:2
for the sake of the truth, which abides in us, and will be with us forever:
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever ye will, and it shall be done to you.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Timothy 1:5calling to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that it dwells in thee also.
2 Peter 1:12Wherefore, I will not neglect to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth that is with you.
1 John 2:14I wrote to you, fathers, because ye know him that was from the beginning. I wrote to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and ye 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 →