2 John 1:2
because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.
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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 remain in me, and if my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Timothy 1:5I have been reminded of your genuine faith, which lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced that it lives in you also.
2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will always be ready to remind you of these things, although you know them, and although you are strong in the truth you now have.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know the one who is from the beginning. I have written 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 →