2 John 1:2
for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
New Heart English 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 you remain in me, and my words remain in you, ask whatever you desire, 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 1:5having been reminded of the unfeigned faith that is in you; which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice, and, I am persuaded, in you also.
2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will be ready always to remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the present truth.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know him 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 →