2 John 1:2
because of the truth that is remaining in us, and will be with us throughout the age,
Literal Standard Version
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 may remain in Me, and My sayings may remain in you, whatever you may wish you will ask, and it will be done to you.
2 Corinthians 4:5for we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus—LORD, and [we are] ourselves your servants because of Jesus;
2 Timothy 1:5taking remembrance of the unhypocritical faith that is in you, that first dwelt in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that also in you.
2 Peter 1:12Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you about these things, although you have known [them] and have been established in the present truth,
1 John 2:14I wrote to you, fathers, because you have known Him who [is] from the beginning; I wrote to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God remains 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 →