2 John 1:2

on account of the truth which abides in us, and shall be with us forever.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

In Context

1The elder to the elect Cyria, and to her children, whom in truth I love with divine love; and not I, but also those having known the truth;

3Grace, mercy, peace, shall be with us from God our Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and in divine love.

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Cross References

John 15:7If you may abide in me, and my words may abide in you, ask whatsoever you may wish, and it shall be done unto you.

2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Timothy 1:5having received the remembrance of the unhypocritical faith which is in you; which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and, I am persuaded that it is in you also.

2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will be about to always remind you concerning these things, even though knowing them, and being established in the present truth.

1 John 2:14I have written unto you, fathers, because you have known him from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides 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 →

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