2 John 1:2 “because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:”

2 John 1:2

because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

World English Bible

for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:

American Standard Version

for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

Geneva Bible 1599

For the trueths sake which dwelleth in vs, and shalbe with vs for euer:

Darby Translation

for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.

Young's Literal Translation

because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,

Bible in Basic English

Because of this true knowledge which is in us, and will be with us for ever:

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Cross references

“the truth's”

1 Corinthians 9:23 2 Corinthians 4:5

1 Corinthians 9:23 · BSB

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.

2 Corinthians 4:5 · BSB

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

“which”

1 John 2:14 1 John 2:17 John 15:7 Colossians 3:16 1 Peter 1:23–25 2 Timothy 1:5

1 John 2:14 · BSB

I 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 2:17 · BSB

The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

John 15:7 · BSB

If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let 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.

1 Peter 1:23–25 · BSB

For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God.

2 Timothy 1:5 · BSB

I 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.

Also

1 John 1:8 2 Peter 1:12

1 John 1:8 · BSB

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

2 Peter 1:12 · BSB

Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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

In context

1The 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—

3Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.

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