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2 John 1:2

Truth and honesty

1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—

because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

3 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.

4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

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Compare

BSB
because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
KJV
For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
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:
DARBY
for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.
BLB
because of the truth remaining in us and [that] will be with us to the age:
ÅB
for den sannhets skyld som blir i oss og skal være med oss til evig tid:
OTB
på grunn av sannheten som bor i oss og vil være med oss for alltid:
B1930
for den sannhets skyld som blir i oss og skal være med oss til evig tid:

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 John 2:17

    The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

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  • 1 John 1:8

    If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

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  • 1 John 2:14

    I 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 abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

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  • John 15:7

    If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

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  • 2 Peter 1:12

    Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

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  • 2 Timothy 1:5

    I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

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  • 1 Peter 1:23–25

    For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

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