2 John 1:2
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:”
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BSBPD
“because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 2 John 1:2 — 10 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
- 1 Corinthians 9:23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- 2 Timothy 1:5I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
- 1 Peter 1:23For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.
- 2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
- 1 John 1:8If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
- 1 John 2:14I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
- 1 John 2:17The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
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