1 John 2:19 “They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had…”

1 John 2:19

They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

World English Bible

They went out from us, but they didn’t belong to us; for if they had belonged to us, they would have continued with us. But they left, that they might be revealed that none of them belong to us.

American Standard Version

They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.

Geneva Bible 1599

They went out from vs, but they were not of vs: for if they had bene of vs, they should haue continued with vs. But this cometh to passe, that it might appeare, that they are not all of vs.

Darby Translation

They went out from among us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have surely remained with us, but that they might be made manifest that none are of us.

Young's Literal Translation

out of us they went forth, but they were not of us, for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but — that they might be manifested that they are not all of us.

Bible in Basic English

They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us.

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Cross references

“went out”

Acts 20:30 Jude 1:19 Luke 8:13 Deuteronomy 13:13 Acts 15:24 Psalm 41:9

Acts 20:30 · BSB

Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

Jude 1:19 · BSB

These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.

Luke 8:13 · BSB

The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away.

Deuteronomy 13:13 · BSB

that wicked men have arisen from among you and have led the people of their city astray, saying, “Let us go and serve other gods” (which you have not known),

Acts 15:24 · BSB

It has come to our attention that some went out from us without our authorization and unsettled you, troubling your minds by what they said.

Psalm 41:9 · BSB

Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

“for”

2 Timothy 2:19 John 6:37–39 Job 17:9 Jeremiah 32:38–40 Matthew 24:24 Mark 13:22

2 Timothy 2:19 · BSB

Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

John 6:37–39 · BSB

Everyone the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will never drive away.

Job 17:9 · BSB

Yet a righteous one holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

Jeremiah 32:38–40 · BSB

They will be My people, and I will be their God.

Matthew 24:24 · BSB

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Mark 13:22 · BSB

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

“they might”

1 Corinthians 11:19 Hebrews 10:39 Romans 9:6 2 Timothy 3:9 Romans 11:5 Romans 11:6

1 Corinthians 11:19 · BSB

And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.

Hebrews 10:39 · BSB

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.

Romans 9:6 · BSB

It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.

2 Timothy 3:9 · BSB

But they will not advance much further. For just like Jannes and Jambres, their folly will be plain to everyone.

Romans 11:5 · BSB

In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Romans 11:6 · BSB

And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

20You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

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