1 John 2:19
From among us, they went out, but they were not of us; for, if, of us, they had been, they would in that case have abode with us; but [it came to pass] in order that they might be made manifest, because, all, are not of us.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
20And, ye, have, an anointing, from the Holy One,—Ye all, know:
Cross References
Job 17:9That the righteous may hold on his way, and, the clean of hands, increase in strength.
Psalms 41:9Even the man whom I used to salute, in whom I put confidence, who used to eat my bread,—hath magnified his heel against me!
Jeremiah 32:38And they shall become my people,—And, I, will become their God;
Matthew 24:24For there will arise, false Christs, and false prophets,—and they will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen, should be deceived:—
Mark 4:16And these are likewise they upon the rocky places sown,—who, as soon as they hear the word, straightway, with joy receive it,
Luke 8:13And, those upon the rock, are they who, as soon as they hear, with joy, welcome the word; and, these, not having, root, are they who, for a season, believe,—and, in a season of testing, draw back.
Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:19-20
Concerning Antichrist. ( a. d. 80.) 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. Here is, I. A moral prognostication of the time; the end is coming: Little children, it is the last time, v.… Read the whole commentary →