2 John 1:2
For the sake of the truth, which dwells in us, and shall be with us forever:
Revised King James New Testament
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 abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you.
2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of the sincere faith that is in you, which lived first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded is in you also.
2 Peter 1:12Therefore, I will always remind you of these things, though you know them, and are established in the truth you now have.
1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you have known him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked 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 →