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href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_john/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_john/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_john/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />The <i>one</i> claiming to abide in Him ought also walk just as in the same way that He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_john/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_john/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_john/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />the one who says that he remains in Him ought, himself also, walk just as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_john/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_john/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk <i>and</i> conduct himself just as He walked <i>and</i> conducted Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_john/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_john/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_john/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_john/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_john/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_john/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_john/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />if we say that we remain in union with God, we should live just as Jesus Christ did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_john/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The one who says that he abides in him must live the same way he himself lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_john/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_john/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_john/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_john/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_john/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_john/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He who is saying he remains in Him, himself ought to also walk according as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />The <i>one</i> claiming to abide in Him ought also walk just as in the same way that He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_john/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He who is saying in him he doth remain, ought according as he walked also himself so to walk.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_john/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He saying he remains in him ought, as he walked about, so also he to walk about.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_john/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_john/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Whoever declares himself to remain in him, ought to walk just as he himself walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_john/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />whoever claims to abide in him ought to live [just] as he lived. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_john/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk just as he walked.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_john/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who says, he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />He who says, “I am in him”, must walk according to his walk.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_john/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />He that says, he abides in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_john/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />The one saying that he abides in him ought himself so to walk about, as he also did walk about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_john/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even so himself to walk.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_john/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />he that says he is attach'd to Christ, ought to regulate his conduct by his example.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_john/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />He who says that he is abiding in Him ought himself also to walk even as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_john/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />He that saith, he abideth in Him, ought himself also so to walk even as He walked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_john/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=154" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Jesus Our Advocate</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">claims</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menein (V-PNA) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">to abide</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3784.htm" title="3784: opheilei (V-PIA-3S) -- Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.">must</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: periepatēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walk</a> <a href="/greek/2531.htm" title="2531: kathōs (Adv) -- According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinos (DPro-NMS) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatein (V-PNA) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walked.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-15.htm">John 13:15</a></span><br />I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21</a></span><br />For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a></span><br />Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5</a></span><br />Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">Ephesians 5:1-2</a></span><br />Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, / and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6</a></span><br />Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16</a></span><br />So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a></span><br />Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></span><br />Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-40.htm">Luke 6:40</a></span><br />A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a></span><br />You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a></span><br />Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br />I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a></span><br />We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br />Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.</p><p class="hdg">that saith.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">1 John 2:4</a></b></br> He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6</a></b></br> If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:</p><p class="hdg">he.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">1 John 2:28</a></b></br> And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/3-6.htm">1 John 3:6</a></b></br> Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-6</a></b></br> Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me… </p><p class="hdg">to walk.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></b></br> But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/85-13.htm">Psalm 85:13</a></b></br> Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set <i>us</i> in the way of his steps.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a></b></br> Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/james/2-14.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-14.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">Professes</a> <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/revelation/9-14.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/1_john/2-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">Live</a> <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">Professes</a> <a href="/1_john/2-11.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/genesis/5-22.htm">Walked</a> <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">to love our brothers;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">and not to love the world.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">We must beware of antichrists;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">from whose deceits the godly are safe, preserved by perseverance in faith, and holiness of life.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_john/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Whoever claims to abide in Him</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ. To "abide" suggests a continuous, living connection, akin to the vine and branches metaphor found in <a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-5</a>. The term "claims" implies a profession of faith, which must be substantiated by one's actions. In the context of 1 John, the apostle addresses false teachings and emphasizes the need for true believers to demonstrate their faith through their lifestyle. Historically, the early church faced challenges from Gnostic teachings that separated spiritual knowledge from moral behavior, which John counters by linking belief and conduct.<p><b>must walk as Jesus walked</b><br>The call to "walk as Jesus walked" is a directive for believers to emulate the life and character of Christ. This involves living a life of love, obedience, and righteousness, as Jesus exemplified during His earthly ministry. The term "walk" in biblical language often refers to one's conduct or way of life (<a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a>). Jesus' life is the ultimate model for Christian behavior, as seen in His teachings, compassion, and submission to the Father's will. This phrase also connects to the concept of discipleship, where followers of Christ are called to learn from and imitate their Master (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>). The historical context of Jesus' life, including His interactions with diverse groups and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, provides a comprehensive example for believers to follow.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, whose life and teachings are the model for Christian living.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_christian_community.htm">Early Christian Community</a></b><br>The audience of John's letter, likely facing challenges of false teachings and needing encouragement to live out their faith authentically.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/abiding_in_christ.htm">Abiding in Christ</a></b><br>To claim to abide in Christ means to have a continuous, living relationship with Him. This involves daily communion through prayer, reading Scripture, and obedience to His commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_as_jesus_walked.htm">Walking as Jesus Walked</a></b><br>Walking as Jesus walked involves imitating His character, actions, and attitudes. This includes love, humility, service, and obedience to the Father.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk as Jesus did. Relying on the Spirit is essential for living a life that reflects Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/authentic_christian_living.htm">Authentic Christian Living</a></b><br>Our claim to know Christ is validated by our lifestyle. True faith is demonstrated through actions that align with Jesus' teachings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_challenges.htm">Overcoming Challenges</a></b><br>In a world with competing values and false teachings, staying rooted in Christ and His example is crucial for maintaining a faithful witness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_emulate_christ_more_closely.htm">How can I emulate Christ more closely?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_boost_resilience.htm">How do we focus solely on Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jan_hus_and_what_did_he_do.htm">Who was Jan Hus and what did he do?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_desire_from_me.htm">What does God desire from me?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - Profession involves an obligation to act up to the profession. "He who says that he abides in God is by his words morally bound to walk even as his Son, the incarnate Revelation of his will, walked." The change from <span class="greek">ἐν αὐτῷ</span> to <span class="greek">ἐκεῖνος</span> confirms the view that <span class="greek">αὐτόν</span> and <span class="greek">αὐτοῦ</span> mean the Father; but St. John's use of <span class="greek">ἐκεῖνος</span> to recall with emphasis a previous subject (<a href="/john/1-8.htm">John 1:8, 18, 33</a>; <a href="/john/5-11.htm">John 5:11</a>; <a href="/john/9-37.htm">John 9:37</a>; <a href="/john/10-1.htm">John 10:1</a>; <a href="/john/12-48.htm">John 12:48</a>) makes this argument inconclusive. To be or abide in God or in Christ implies an <span class="accented">habitual condition</span>, not isolated apprehensions of his presence. Obedience, not feeling, is the test of union; and the Christian who is really such has least to tell of "experiences" of special visitations. He who is ever in the light has few sensible illuminations to record. Note the strong <span class="greek">καθώς</span>, <span class="accented">even as</span> (not merely <span class="greek">ὡς</span>, as); nothing less than "the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (<a href="/ephesians/4-13.htm">Ephesians 4:13</a>) is to be aimed at. "Ye therefore shall be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect" (<a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">Matthew 5:48</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_john/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Whoever</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">claims</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγων</span> <span class="translit">(legōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to abide</span><br /><span class="grk">μένειν</span> <span class="translit">(menein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> </span><span class="str2">To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀφείλει</span> <span class="translit">(opheilei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3784.htm">Strong's 3784: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">walk</span><br /><span class="grk">περιεπάτησεν</span> <span class="translit">(periepatēsen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">καθὼς</span> <span class="translit">(kathōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2531.htm">Strong's 2531: </a> </span><span class="str2">According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Jesus]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκεῖνος</span> <span class="translit">(ekeinos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> </span><span class="str2">That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">walked.</span><br /><span class="grk">περιπατεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(peripatein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_john/2-6.htm">1 John 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_john/2-6.htm">NT Letters: 1 John 2:6 He who says he remains in him (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_john/2-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 John 2:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 John 2:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_john/2-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 John 2:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 John 2:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>