1 John 2:6

1 John 2:6 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
• New International Version (NIV)Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.
• English Standard Version (ESV)whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.

Context of 1 John 2:6

4The one who says “I have come to know God” and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person. 5But whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has been perfected. By this we know that we are in him. The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked. 7Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have already heard. 8On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light is already shining.

1 John 2:6 word by word

ὁ λέγων ἐν αὐτῷ μένειν ὀφείλει, καθὼς ἐκεῖνος περιεπάτησεν, καὶ αὐτὸς οὕτως περιπατεῖν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• He that saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• he abidethμένωmenō · to stayG3306
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• oughtὀφείλωopheilō opheileō · to oweG3784
• himselfἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
• also soκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• to walkπεριπατέωperipateō · to walkG4043
• evenκαίkai · andG2532
• asοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588

Cross-references for 1 John 2:6

• 1 John 2:4The one who says “I have come to know God” and yet does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in such a person.
• 1 John 1:6If we say we have fellowship with him and yet keep on walking in the darkness, we are lying and not practicing the truth.
• 1 John 2:28And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.
• 1 John 3:6Everyone who resides in him does not sin; everyone who sins has neither seen him nor known him.
• John 15:4Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.
• 1 John 1:7But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
• Psalms 85:13Deliverance goes before him, and prepares a pathway for him.
• Matthew 11:29Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
• John 13:15For I have given you an example – you should do just as I have done for you.
• 1 Corinthians 11:1Be imitators of me, just as I also am of Christ.
• Ephesians 5:2and live in love, just as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God.
• 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

Commentaries on 1 John 2:6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 6Abideth in him - He who not only professes to have known Christ, but also that he has communion with him, and abides in his favor, should prove the truth of his profession by walking as Christ walked; living a life of devotion and obedience to God, and of benevolence and beneficence to his neighbor. Thus Christ walked; and he has left us an example that we should follow his steps. To be in Christ, 1 John 2:5, is to be converted to the Christian faith, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 6He that saith, he abideth in him - Greek, “remains” in him; that is, abides or remains in the belief of his doctrines, and in the comfort and practice of religion. The expression is one of those which refer to the intimate union between Christ and his people. A great variety of phrase is employed to denote that. For the meaning of this word in John, see the notes at 1 John 3:6. Ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked - Ought to live and act as he…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 3-11Verses 3-11 What knowledge of Christ can that be, which sees not that he is most worthy of our entire obedience? And a disobedient life shows there is neither religion nor honesty in the professor. The love of God is perfected in him that keeps his commandments. God's grace in him attains its true mark, and produces its sovereign effect as far as may be in this world, and this is man's regeneration; though never absolutely perfect here. Yet this observing…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3-6Obedience is one clear indication that we know Christ and belong to him. If we do not obey Christ, it is obvious that we do not belong to him or love him. As we obey Christ and his commandments, our love for God and our knowledge of him will grow toward completeness and maturity. We will walk as Jesus walked, united with God and showing love for others.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 66. abideth--implying a condition lasting, without intermission, and without end. He that saith ... ought--so that his deeds may be consistent with his words. even as he--Believers readily supply the name, their hearts being full of Him (compare Joh 20:15). "Even as He walked" when on earth, especially in respect to love. John delights in referring to Christ as the model man, with the words, "Even as He," &c. "It is not Christ's walking on the sea, but His…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 John 2:6

• Example
• Fellowship
• Obedience
• Righteous
• Righteousness

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Commentaries on 1 John 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• 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