2 John 1:9

Whosoever trangresses, and abides not in the doctrine of Christ, has not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he has both the Father and the Son.

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Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

In Context

8Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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Cross References

Matthew 11:27All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.

John 5:23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honors not the Son honors not the Father which has sent him.

John 14:6Jesus says unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes unto the Father, but by me.

Acts 2:42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

Titus 2:10Not embezzling, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

Hebrews 6:1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine (o. logos) of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:8-10

Deceivers Condemned. ( a. d. 90.) 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. In this principal part of the epistle we find, I. The ill news… Read the whole commentary →

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