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If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nlt/1_john/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> So you must remain faithful to what you have been taught from the beginning. If you do, you will remain in fellowship with the Son and with the Father. <a href="/esv/1_john/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You, let what you have heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you have heard from the beginning should abide in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/kjv/1_john/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/nkjv/1_john/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nasb_/1_john/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> As for you, see that what you heard from the beginning remains in you. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nasb/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nasb77/1_john/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> As for you, let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/lsb/1_john/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> As for you, let that which you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/amp/1_john/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As for you, let that remain in you [keeping in your hearts that message of salvation] which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you too will remain in the Son and in the Father [forever]. <a href="/csb/1_john/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> What you have heard from the beginning is to remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/hcsb/1_john/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> What you have heard from the beginning must remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/asv/1_john/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/cev/1_john/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Keep thinking about the message you first heard, and you will always be one in your heart with the Son and with the Father. <a href="/erv/1_john/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/gwt/1_john/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Make sure that the message you heard from the beginning lives in you. If that message lives in you, you will also live in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/gnt/1_john/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Be sure, then, to keep in your hearts the message you heard from the beginning. If you keep that message, then you will always live in union with the Son and the Father. <a href="/isv/1_john/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> What you have heard from the beginning must abide in you. If what you have heard from the beginning abides in you, you will also abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/msb/1_john/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As for you, then, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/net/1_john/2.htm">NET Bible</a> As for you, what you have heard from the beginning must remain in you. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nheb/1_john/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As for you, let that remain in you which you heard from the beginning. If that which you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/wbt/1_john/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you, let the teaching which you have received from the very beginning continue in your hearts. If that teaching does continue in your hearts, you also will continue to be in union with the Son and with the Father. <a href="/web/1_john/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore, as for you, let that remain in you which you heard from the beginning. If that which you heard from the beginning remains in you, you also will remain in the Son, and in the Father. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_john/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You, then, that which you heard from the beginning, let it remain in you; if that which you heard from the beginning may remain in you, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father, <a href="/blb/1_john/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> You, let what you have heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you have heard from the beginning should abide in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/ylt/1_john/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Ye, then, that which ye heard from the beginning, in you let it remain; if in you may remain that which from the beginning ye did hear, ye also in the Son and in the Father shall remain, <a href="/slt/1_john/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> What therefore ye have heard from the beginning, let remain in you. If it remain in you what ye heard from the beginning, ye also shall remain in the Son, and in the Father.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_john/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> As for you, let that which you have heard from the beginning, abide in you. If that abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/cpdv/1_john/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you, too, shall abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nabre/1_john/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Let what you heard from the beginning remain in you. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, then you will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/nrsvce/1_john/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_john/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let that, therefore, abide in you which you have heard from the very beginning. For if that which you have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, you also shall continue in the Father and in the Son. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_john/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And anything which you have heard from the first, let remain with you, for if that which you have heard from the first remains with you, you are remaining in The Father and in The Son.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_john/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Let that, therefore, abide in you which you have heard from the beginning. If that abide in you which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/godbey/1_john/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Let that which you heard from the beginning abide in you. If that which you heard from the beginning may abide in you, you also are abiding in the Son, and in the Father. <a href="/haweis/1_john/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Let that abide in you therefore which ye have heard from the beginning. If that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning, ye also shall abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/mace/1_john/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> adhere therefore to what ye have learnt from the beginning, if you adhere to what ye have heard from the beginning, you will still persist to own both the son and the father. <a href="/wey/1_john/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As for you, let the teaching which you have received from the very beginning continue in your hearts. If that teaching does continue in your hearts, you also will continue to be in union with the Son and with the Father. <a href="/worrell/1_john/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> As for you, let that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/worsley/1_john/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Let that therefore, which ye have heard from the beginning, abide in you: for if that, which ye heard from the beginning, remain in you, ye also will remain in the Son and in the Father. <a href="/parallel/1_john/2-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rlZ5ywDtQGE?start=352" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_john/2.htm">Continue in Him</a> …23Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. 24<a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">As for you,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">let what</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousate (V-AIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you have heard</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archēs (N-GFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">the beginning</a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: menetō (V-PMA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">remain</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/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">it</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousate (V-AIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear."></a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archēs (N-GFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief."></a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meinē (V-ASA-3S) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">does,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3306.htm" title="3306: meneite (V-FIA-2P) -- To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay.">will also remain</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiō (N-DMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- 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/3962.htm" title="3962: Patri (N-DMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father.</a> 25And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31</a> So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">2 John 1:9</a> Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son. <a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23</a> Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a> if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. <a href="/hebrews/3-14.htm">Hebrews 3:14</a> We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">2 Timothy 3:14</a> But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them. <a href="/john/5-38.htm">John 5:38</a> nor does His word abide in you, because you do not believe the One He sent. <a href="/john/6-56.htm">John 6:56</a> Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him. <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13</a> By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit. <a href="/1_john/3-24.htm">1 John 3:24</a> Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. <a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a> We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">2 Peter 1:12</a> Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a> Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Galatians 1:6-9</a> I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— / which is not even a gospel. Evidently some people are troubling you and trying to distort the gospel of Christ. / But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let that therefore abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning. If that which you have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, you also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.abide.<a href="/psalms/119-11.htm">Psalm 119:11</a> Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.<a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Proverbs 23:23</a> Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.<a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Luke 9:44</a> Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.which.<a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">1 John 2:7</a> Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.<a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Luke 1:2</a> Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;<a href="/john/8-25.htm">John 8:25</a> Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning.ye also.<a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3,7</a> That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ… <a href="/1_john/4-13.htm">1 John 4:13,16</a> Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit… <a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23</a> Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-18.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Abides</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">First</a> <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_john/3-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_john/1-9.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Union</a><div class="vheading2">1 John 2</div>1. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.</a> 3. <a href="/1_john/2-3.htm">Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments;</a> 9. <a href="/1_john/2-9.htm">to love our brothers;</a> 15. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">and not to love the world.</a> 18. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">We must beware of antichrists;</a> 20. <a href="/1_john/2-20.htm">from whose deceits the godly are safe, preserved by perseverance in faith, and holiness of life.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>As for you This phrase addresses the recipients of the letter, likely the early Christian community. It emphasizes personal responsibility and individual application of the teachings. The apostle John often uses direct address to engage his audience, highlighting the personal nature of the faith journey.let what you have heard from the beginning This refers to the foundational teachings of Christianity, which the recipients have been taught since their conversion. The "beginning" can be understood as the initial proclamation of the Gospel, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the original message of Christ. This echoes 1 <a href="/john/1.htm">John 1:1</a>, where John speaks of the Word of life that was from the beginning, underscoring the consistency and unchanging nature of the Gospel.remain in you The concept of "remaining" or "abiding" is central to Johannine theology, seen also in <a href="/john/15-4.htm">John 15:4-7</a>, where Jesus speaks of abiding in Him as a branch abides in the vine. This implies a continuous, living relationship with the teachings of Christ, suggesting perseverance and faithfulness. The Greek word "meno" conveys a sense of dwelling or enduring, indicating that the truth should be a permanent fixture in the believer's life.If it does This conditional statement introduces the idea of choice and consequence. It suggests that the believer's active participation is necessary for the truth to remain. This aligns with the biblical theme of free will and the responsibility of believers to hold fast to their faith, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a>, which speaks of working out one's salvation with fear and trembling.you will also remain in the Son and in the Father This promise of remaining in both the Son and the Father highlights the unity and relationship within the Trinity. It underscores the believer's union with God through Christ, a theme prevalent in John's writings. This connection is not only spiritual but also relational, as seen in <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>, where Jesus prays for believers to be one with Him and the Father. The assurance of this relationship is a cornerstone of Christian hope and identity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Christ and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The recipients of this letter, likely a community of believers facing challenges from false teachings and needing encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals who were spreading heretical teachings, likely Gnostic in nature, which denied the true nature of Christ and threatened the faith of the early Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_abiding.htm">The Importance of Abiding</a> Abiding in the teachings of Christ is crucial for maintaining a relationship with both the Son and the Father. This involves a continuous, active engagement with the Word of God. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a> Believers must be vigilant against doctrines that deviate from the truth of the Gospel. Knowing the original teachings helps discern truth from error. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The Holy Spirit aids believers in understanding and retaining the teachings of Christ, providing guidance and assurance in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_faith.htm">The Foundation of Faith</a> The teachings "from the beginning" refer to the foundational truths of the Gospel. These truths are non-negotiable and must be preserved in the believer's heart. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Engaging with a community of believers provides support and accountability, helping individuals remain steadfast in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_john_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 John 2</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_know_his_return_date.htm">Did Jesus know His return date?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_we_cleansed_from_sin.htm">How can you consistently remain in Him?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_you_consistently_remain_in_him.htm">How can you consistently remain in Him?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_overturn_tables.htm">What are the main Trinitarian heresies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_john/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 24-28. - Exhortation to abide in the truth and in God. Verse 24. - The οϋν of the T.R. must certainly be rejected. The ὑμεῖς placed first marks the antithesis, "as for you," as distinct from the antichrists. With singular caprice the Authorized Version renders St. John's favourite verb, μένειν, in three different ways in this one verse - "abide," "remain," "continue;" thereby losing the emphasis of the repetition: "Let the good seed abide in your hearts; not be snatched away by the evil one. Then not only will it abide, but ye also καὶ ὑμεῖς will abide in the Son, and therefore with the Father." From the beginning; when they first heard the gospel, as distinct from what they have since heard from false teachers. <a href="/commentaries/1_john/2-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[As for] you, Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. {let} what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. you have heard ἠκούσατε (ēkousate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] beginning ἀρχῆς (archēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> From archomai; a commencement, or chief. remain μενέτω (menetō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. If ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. [it] ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. [does], μείνῃ (meinē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will also remain μενεῖτε (meneite) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3306.htm">Strong's 3306: </a> To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱῷ (Huiō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father. Πατρὶ (Patri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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