2 John 1:2

2 John 1:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:
• English Standard Version (ESV)because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
• New King James Version (NKJV)because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:

Context of 2 John 1:2

1The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who know and understand the truth— because of the truth which lives in our hearts and will be with us forever: 3Grace, mercy, and peace (inner calm, a sense of spiritual well-being) will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love. 4I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

2 John 1:2 word by word

διὰ τὴν ἀλήθειαν τὴν μένουσαν ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ μεθ᾽ ἡμῶν ἔσται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• the truth’s sakeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the truth’s sakeἀλήθειαalētheia · truthG225
• dwellethμένωmenō · to stayG3306
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• shall beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• everαἰώνaiōn · an age: eternityG165

Cross-references for 2 John 1:2

• 1 Corinthians 9:23And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you.
• 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
• John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you [that is, if we are vitally united and My message lives in your heart], ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you.
• Colossians 3:16Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
• 2 Timothy 1:5I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
• 1 Peter 1:23for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
• 1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the word of God remains [always] in you, and you have been victorious over the evil one [by accepting Jesus as Savior].

Commentaries on 2 John 1:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2For the truth's sake - On account of the Gospel. Which dwelleth in us - By the grace which it has proclaimed. And shall be with us - For God will preserve not only the Christian religion but its truth, all its essential doctrines for ever. And they that abide in the truth shall go whither that truth leads, i.e. to glory. The Armenian has a strange reading here: "For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, because it is also with you; and ye shall be with…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2For the truth‘s sake - They love this family because they love the truth, and see it so cordially embraced and so happily exemplified. Those who love the gospel itself will rejoice in all the effects which it produces in society, on individuals, families, neighborhoods, and their hearts will be drawn with warm affection to the places where its influence is most fully seen. Which dwelleth in us - In us who are Christians; that is, the truths of the gospel…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2Christian love comes from understanding the truth. The truth that lives in us is more than just facts or teachings. The truth is the presence of God, who will be with us forever (see John 14:15–17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. For the truth's sake--joined with "I love," 2Jo 1. "They who love in the truth, also love on account of the truth." dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever--in consonance with Christ's promise.Read the comment

Topics related to 2 John 1:2

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Commentaries on 2 John 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings