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href="/bsb/2_john/1.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/2_john/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth abiding in us and that will be with us to the age:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth which remains in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth which lives in our hearts and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We love you because the truth is now in our hearts, and it will be there forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We love you because of the truth which lives in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because the truth remains in us and will be with us forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />that is present in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which is continually in our hearts and will be with us for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />because of the truth that is remaining in us, and will be with us throughout the age,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth abiding in us and that will be with us to the age:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the truth remaining in us, and shall be with us forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />because the truth which dwells in us shall be with us for eternity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />because of the truth that dwells in us and will be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the sake of the truth which dwells in us and is with us for ever,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Because of the truth which dwells in us and is with us for eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br /><i>we all love you</i>, on account of the truth that dwells in us, and which will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />on account of the truth which abides in us, and shall be with us forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />because of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />in consideration of the true doctrine, we all profess, and in which we shall for ever persevere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which is continually in our hearts and will be with us for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for the truth's sake which abides in us, and will be with us forever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and will be with us for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_john/1-2.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/YJJMjf4VhqI?start=11" 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/2_john/1.htm">Greeting from the Elder</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>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— <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheian (N-AFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menousan (V-PPA-AFS) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">abides</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/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōna (N-AMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever:</a> </span> <span class="reftext">3</span>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.…<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/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a></span><br />Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18-19</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. / And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-6.htm">1 John 4:6</a></span><br />We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a></span><br />And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a></span><br />Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-21.htm">Ephesians 4:21</a></span><br />Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5</a></span><br />the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a></span><br />Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a></span><br />who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8</a></span><br />For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-5.htm">Galatians 2:5</a></span><br />We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6</a></span><br />Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-32.htm">John 8:32</a></span><br />Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a></span><br />The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us for ever.</p><p class="hdg">the truth's.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-23.htm">1 Corinthians 9:23</a></b></br> And this I do for the gospel's sake, that I might be partaker thereof with <i>you</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/4-5.htm">2 Corinthians 4:5</a></b></br> For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.</p><p class="hdg">which.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a></b></br> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">2 Timothy 1:5</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Eternity</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/1_john/2-12.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-19.htm">Truth's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Age</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/genesis/4-16.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Eternity</a> <a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_john/1-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_john/1-3.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/psalms/115-1.htm">Truth's</a><div class="vheading2">2 John 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">He exhorts a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">lest they lose the reward of their former profession;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus.</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/2_john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>because of the truth</b><br>The "truth" here refers to the core message of the Gospel, which is the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of humanity. This truth is central to Christian doctrine and is emphasized throughout the New Testament (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, <a href="/john/17-17.htm">John 17:17</a>). It is not merely an abstract concept but a living reality that transforms believers' lives. The truth is also seen as a person, Jesus Christ, who embodies truth itself.<p><b>that abides in us</b><br>The indwelling of truth signifies the presence of the Holy Spirit within believers. This is a recurring theme in the New Testament, where the Holy Spirit is described as the Spirit of truth (<a href="/john/14-17.htm">John 14:17</a>). The idea of abiding suggests a continuous, ongoing relationship, indicating that the truth is not transient but remains steadfast within the believer. This abiding presence empowers Christians to live according to God's will and resist false teachings.<p><b>and will be with us forever:</b><br>The eternal nature of the truth is highlighted here, suggesting that the truth of the Gospel is unchanging and everlasting. This assurance of permanence provides comfort and hope to believers, affirming that their faith is grounded in something that transcends time and circumstance. This echoes the promise of eternal life found in other scriptures (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16, 1</a> <a href="/john/5-11.htm">John 5:11-13</a>) and underscores the eternal security of those who are in Christ. The phrase also points to the eschatological hope of Christians, looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises in the new creation.<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 this epistle, John was one of the twelve apostles and is traditionally understood to be the "beloved disciple" of Jesus. He wrote this letter to encourage believers in truth and love.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_elect_lady_and_her_children.htm">The Elect Lady and Her Children</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, possibly a specific woman and her family or a metaphor for a local church and its members. The exact identity is debated, but the message is clear for all believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/truth.htm">Truth</a></b><br>Central to this verse, "truth" refers to the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is personified as something that lives within believers and remains eternally.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_nature_of_truth.htm">The Eternal Nature of Truth</a></b><br>The truth of the Gospel is not temporary or changing; it is eternal and unchanging. Believers can find assurance and stability in this truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/truth_as_a_living_presence.htm">Truth as a Living Presence</a></b><br>The truth is not just a concept but a living presence within believers, guiding and shaping their lives. This presence is the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/abiding_in_truth.htm">Abiding in Truth</a></b><br>To abide in truth means to live in accordance with the teachings of Christ. It involves a continuous relationship and commitment to His word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/truth_and_community.htm">Truth and Community</a></b><br>The truth that abides in us also connects us to other believers. It forms the basis of Christian fellowship and unity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_deception.htm">Guarding Against Deception</a></b><br>In a world full of false teachings, believers must hold fast to the truth that abides in them, discerning and rejecting anything contrary to the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_align_3_john_1_with_other_virtues.htm">How do we harmonize 3 John 1's emphasis on truth and hospitality with other New Testament passages that appear to prioritize different virtues?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_divorce.htm">What is truth according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_logic.htm">What defines Christian logic?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_mount_horeb's_biblical_role.htm">How should young Christians live according to their faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_john/1-2.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">because of</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine 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">truth</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλήθειαν</span> <span class="translit">(alētheian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alethes; truth.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine 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">abides</span><br /><span class="grk">μένουσαν</span> <span class="translit">(menousan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular<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">us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔσται</span> <span class="translit">(estai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">μεθ’</span> <span class="translit">(meth’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">us</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hēmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forever:</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰῶνα</span> <span class="translit">(aiōna)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_john/1-2.htm">2 John 1:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">NT Letters: 2 John 1:2 For the truth's sake which remains (2J iiJ 2Jn ii jn 2 jo)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_john/1-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 John 1:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 John 1:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_john/1-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 John 1:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 John 1:3" /></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>