1 John 2:6
whoever says that he remains in God should himself also walk just as he walked.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 11:29Take my yoke on you and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
John 15:4Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
Ephesians 5:2And walk in love, as also Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
1 John 1:6If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in darkness, we are lying and are not practicing the truth.
1 John 2:28Now, dear children, remain in him, so that when he appears, we will have boldness and not be ashamed before 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 →