1 John 2:19
They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.
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In Context
20And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all the things.
Cross References
Job 17:9Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.
Psalms 41:9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Who did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.
Jeremiah 32:38and they shall be my people, and I will be their God:
Matthew 24:24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Mark 4:16And these in like manner are they that are sown upon the rocky [places], who, when they have heard the word, straightway receive it with joy;
Luke 8:13And those on the rock [are] they who, when they have heard, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:19-20
Concerning Antichrist. ( a. d. 80.) 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. Here is, I. A moral prognostication of the time; the end is coming: Little children, it is the last time, v.… Read the whole commentary →