2 John 1:2
for the sake of the truth which abideth in us, and will be with us for ever.
Noyes Bible
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 for you.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Timothy 1:5when I call 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 dwelleth in thee also.
2 Peter 1:12Wherefore I shall be careful always to remind you of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth that is with you.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because ye know him that was from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth 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 →