2 John 1:2
For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
2 John 1:2 in other translations
| BSB | because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: |
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| WEB | for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: |
| ASV | for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever: |
| YLT | because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age, |
| DARBY | for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity. |
| BBE | Because of this true knowledge which is in us, and will be with us for ever: |
| Webster | For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. |
What does 2 John 1:2 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Which dwelleth in us. In us who are Christians; that is, the truths of the gospel which we have embraced. Truth may be said to have taken up a permanent abode in the hearts of all who love religion.
And shall be with us for ever. Its abode with us is not for a night or a day; not for a month or a year; not for the few years that make up mortal life; it is not a passing stranger that finds a lodging like the weary traveller for a night, and inthe morning is gone to be seen no more; it has come to us to make our hearts its permanent home, and it is to be with us in all worlds, and while ceaseless ages shall roll away.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 John 1:1-3
Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love. And old disciple is honourable; an old apostle and leader of disciples is more so. The letter is to a noble Christian matron, and her children; it is well that the gospel should get among such: some noble persons are called. Families are to be encouraged and directed in their love and duties at home. Those who love truth and piety in themselves…
2 John 1:2 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 2 John 1:2
- 1 John 2:17
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
- 1 John 1:8
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
- 1 John 2:14
I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.
- John 15:7
If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
- 2 Peter 1:12
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
- Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
- 2 Timothy 1:5
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
- 1 Peter 1:23-25
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
- 1 Corinthians 9:23
And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- 2 John 1:1
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 John 1:2
For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
- 2 John 1:3
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.
2 John 1:2 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Por la verdad que está en nosotros, y será perpetuamente con nosotros: |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | – à cause de la vérité qui demeure en nous et qui sera avec nous à jamais. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | um der Wahrheit willen, die in uns bleibt und mit uns sein wird in Ewigkeit. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | propter veritatem, quæ permanet in nobis, et nobiscum erit in æternum. |