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1 John 2

BSB·29 verses ·New Testament
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1Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → little childrenΤεκνίαTeknia — little children; dear childrenG5040 — Full Word Study →, I am writingγράφωgraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you will not sinἁμάρτητεhamartēte — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study →. But ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → does sinἁμάρτῃhamartē — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study →, we haveἔχομενechomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an advocateΠαράκλητονParaklēton — Helper, Advocate, ComforterG3875 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →JesusἸησοῦνIēsoun — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, the Righteous One. 2He Himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the atoning sacrifice forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτιῶνhamartiōn — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → oursἡμετέρωνhēmeterōn — our; belonging to usG2251 — Full Word Study → butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → the sins of the whole worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →. 3Byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → we can be sureγινώσκομενginōskomen — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → we have come to knowἐγνώκαμενegnōkamen — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →: ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → we keepτηρῶμενtērōmen — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → commandmentsἐντολὰςentolas — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study →. 4If anyoneho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → saysλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “I knowἜγνωκαEgnōka — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτόνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →,” but does not keepτηρῶνtērōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → commandmentsἐντολὰςentolas — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study →, he isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a liarψεύστηςpseustēs — One who speaks falsehood; deceiverG5583 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀλήθειαalētheia — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → himτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →. 5Butδ’d’ — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → if anyoneὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → keepsτηρῇtērē — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has been truly perfectedτετελείωταιteteleiōtai — to make perfect, complete, or matureG5048 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → himτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →. ByἘνEn — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → we knowγινώσκομενginōskomen — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → we areἐσμενesmen — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →: 6Whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → claimsλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to abideμένεινmenein — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mustὀφείλειopheilei — to owe; to be obligated or indebtedG3784 — Full Word Study → walkπεριεπάτησενperiepatēsen — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → Jesus walkedπεριπατεῖνperipatein — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study →. 7BelovedἈγαπητοίAgapētoi — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study →, I am not writingγράφωgraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a newκαινὴνkainēn — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → commandmentἐντολὴνentolēn — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → an oldπαλαιὰνpalaian — old, ancient, worn outG3820 — Full Word Study → one, whichἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you have hadεἴχετεeichete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the beginning. This commandmentἐντολὴentolē — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → messageλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → you have heardἠκούσατεēkousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study →. 8Then againπάλινpalin — again; once more; in returnG3825 — Full Word Study →, I am also writingγράφωgraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → a newκαινὴνkainēn — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → commandmentἐντολὴνentolēn — A command or authoritative instructionG1785 — Full Word Study →, whichho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθὲςalēthes — genuine, true, authentic, realG227 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → and alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darknessσκοτίαskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study → is fadingπαράγεταιparagetai — to pass by or away; to departG3855 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθινὸνalēthinon — genuine, authentic, realG228 — Full Word Study → lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → is alreadyἤδηēdē — Already, by now, at this present timeG2235 — Full Word Study → shiningφαίνειphainei — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study →. 9If anyoneHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → claimsλέγωνlegōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lightφωτὶphōti — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study → but hatesμισῶνmisōn — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, he isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → stillἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darknessσκοτίᾳskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study →. 10Whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lovesἀγαπῶνagapōn — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → remainsμένειmenei — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lightφωτὶphōti — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → there isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → cause of stumblingσκάνδαλονskandalon — Stumbling block; cause of offense or ruinG4625 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 11Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hatesμισῶνmisōn — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → brotherἀδελφὸνadelphon — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darknessσκοτίᾳskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → walksπεριπατεῖperipatei — to walk, to conduct oneself, to liveG4043 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darknessσκοτίᾳskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study →. He does not knowοἶδενoiden — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whereποῦpou — somewhere, in some placeG4225 — Full Word Study → he is goingὑπάγειhypagei — to go away, depart, or withdrawG5217 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → darknessσκοτίαskotia — Darkness, spiritual blindness, evilG4653 — Full Word Study → has blindedἐτύφλωσενetyphlōsen — to blind; to make unable to see spirituallyG5186 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμοὺςophthalmous — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →. 12I am writingΓράφωGraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, little childrenτεκνίαteknia — little children; dear childrenG5040 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → your sinsἁμαρτίαιhamartiai — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → have been forgivenἀφέωνταιapheōntai — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 13I am writingΓράφωGraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, fathersπατέρεςpateres — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you knowἐγνώκατεegnōkate — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Him who is fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the beginning. I am writingΓράφωGraphō — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, young menνεανίσκοιneaniskoi — Young man, adolescent maleG3495 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you have overcomeνενικήκατεnenikēkate — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → evil one. I have writtenἜγραψαEgrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, childrenπαιδίαpaidia — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you knowἐγνώκατεegnōkate — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 14I have writtenἜγραψαEgrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, fathersπατέρεςpateres — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you knowἐγνώκατεegnōkate — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → Him who is fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the beginning. I have writtenἜγραψαEgrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, young menνεανίσκοιneaniskoi — Young man, adolescent maleG3495 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → strongἰσχυροίischyroi — Strong, mighty, powerfulG2478 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγοςlogos — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → abidesμένειmenei — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you have overcomeνενικήκατεnenikēkate — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → evil one. 15Do not loveἀγαπᾶτεagapate — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμονkosmon — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → or anythingτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →. Ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → lovesἀγαπᾷagapa — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμονkosmon — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 16Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → allπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → that is inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → desiresἐπιθυμίαepithymia — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fleshσαρκὸςsarkos — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → desiresἐπιθυμίαepithymia — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → eyesὀφθαλμῶνophthalmōn — Eye; sight; vision; spiritual perceptionG3788 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prideἀλαζονεία*alazoneia — Arrogant boasting; proud self-promotionG212 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lifeβίουbiou — Life, living, means of livelihoodG979 — Full Word Study →isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Fatherπατρόςpatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμουkosmou — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →. 17Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμοςkosmos — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study → is passing awayπαράγεταιparagetai — to pass by or away; to departG3855 — Full Word Study →, along with itsαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → desiresἐπιθυμίαepithymia — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study →; butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whoeverho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doesποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → remainsμένειmenei — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναaiōna — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →. 18ChildrenΠαιδίαPaidia — A small child or infant; a young childG3813 — Full Word Study →, it isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the last hourὥραhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → you have heardἠκούσατεēkousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the antichristἀντίχριστοςantichristos — one who opposes or denies ChristG500 — Full Word Study → is comingἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, soκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → antichristsἀντίχριστοιantichristoi — one who opposes or denies ChristG500 — Full Word Study → have appearedγεγόνασινgegonasin — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →. This is howὅθενhothen — from where; therefore; for this reasonG3606 — Full Word Study → we knowγινώσκομενginōskomen — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → it isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the last hourὥραhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study →. 19They went outἐξῆλθανexēlthan — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → they did not belongἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → they had belongedἦσανēsan — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → toἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, they would have remainedμεμενήκεισανmemenēkeisan — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → withμεθ’meth’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. Butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → their departure made it clearφανερωθῶσινphanerōthōsin — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → none of themοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → belonged toεἰσὶνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → usἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 20Youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, howeverΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, haveἔχετεechete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an anointing fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Holy One, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → all of you know the truthοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study →. 21I have not writtenἔγραψαegrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you lack knowledgeοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → of theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀλήθειανalētheian — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you haveοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → itαὐτήνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → lieψεῦδοςpseudos — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study → comesἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀληθείαςalētheias — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study →. 22WhoΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → liarψεύστηςpseustēs — One who speaks falsehood; deceiverG5583 — Full Word Study →, ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → it is not the one who deniesἀρνούμενοςarnoumenos — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →? Thisοὗτόςhoutos — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → antichristἀντίχριστοςantichristos — one who opposes or denies ChristG500 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deniesἀρνούμενοςarnoumenos — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱόνHuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →. 23Whoeverπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → deniesἀρνούμενοςarnoumenos — to deny, disown, or refuseG720 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸνHuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → does not haveἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →, but whoever confessesὁμολογῶνhomologōn — To confess, profess, or openly acknowledgeG3670 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸνHuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → hasἔχειechei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατέραPatera — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → as wellκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →. 24As for you, let what you have heardἠκούσατεēkousate — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the beginning remainμενέτωmenetō — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → it does, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will also remainμενεῖτεmeneite — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱῷHuiō — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὶPatri — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 25Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → promiseἐπαγγελίαepangelia — A solemn declaration or pledge of something to comeG1860 — Full Word Study → thatἣνhēn — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → He Himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → madeἐπηγγείλατοepēngeilato — to promise, profess, or claim openlyG1861 — Full Word Study → to usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →: eternalαἰώνιονaiōnion — eternal, everlasting, foreverG166 — Full Word Study → lifeζωὴνzōēn — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. 26I have writtenἔγραψαegrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → these thingsΤαῦταTauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → those who areτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → trying to deceiveπλανώντωνplanōntōn — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 27Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → as for you, theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → anointingχρῖσμαchrisma — Sacred anointing oil; the act of anointingG5545 — Full Word Study → you receivedἐλάβετεelabete — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → remainsμένειmenei — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you doἔχετεechete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → needχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → to teachδιδάσκῃdidaskē — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. Butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → just asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → His trueἀληθέςalēthes — genuine, true, authentic, realG227 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → genuineψεῦδοςpseudos — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study → anointingχρῖσμαchrisma — Sacred anointing oil; the act of anointingG5545 — Full Word Study → teachesδιδάσκειdidaskei — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → aboutπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → all thingsπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, so remainμένετεmenete — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → have been taughtἐδίδαξενedidaxen — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study →. 28AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study →, little childrenτεκνίαteknia — little children; dear childrenG5040 — Full Word Study →, remainμένετεmenete — to remain, stay, abide, endureG3306 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Christ, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → whenἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → He appearsφανερωθῇphanerōthē — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study →, we may beσχῶμενschōmen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → confidentπαρρησίανparrēsian — Bold confidence in speech and actionG3954 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → unashamedαἰσχυνθῶμενaischynthōmen — to feel shame; be ashamedG153 — Full Word Study → beforeἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίᾳparousia — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study →. 29IfἘὰνEan — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → you knowεἰδῆτεeidēte — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → righteousδίκαιόςdikaios — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study →, you also knowγινώσκετεginōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → everyoneπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → practicesποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → righteousnessδικαιοσύνηνdikaiosynēn — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study → has been bornγεγέννηταιgegennētai — to beget, bring forth, give birthG1080 — Full Word Study → ofἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 1 John 2
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In 1 John 2, the apostle John addresses his spiritual children with a pastoral heart, seeking to deepen their assurance of salvation and protect them from false teaching. The chapter unfolds around two key themes: first, the reality of Christ's advocacy and the believer's responsibility to obey His commandments as evidence of genuine faith; and second, a stern warning against worldly values and false teachers who deny that Jesus is the Christ. Throughout, John emphasizes that authentic Christianity is marked by obedience, love for the brethren, and adherence to apostolic truth.

Verses 1–5: Christ Our Advocate and the Test of True Knowledge

John opens tenderly, calling his readers "little children" and explaining his purpose: that they sin not. Yet he immediately offers comfort. If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous (v. 1). The Greek word parakletos means one called alongside to help—Jesus intercedes for us. Verse 2 reveals the basis of His advocacy: Christ is the propitiation for our sins—He is the satisfaction of God's justice, and this redemption extends to the whole world (though applied individually through faith).

John then establishes a test of genuine faith: keeping God's commandments (v. 3). This is not legalism but the fruit of true knowledge of Christ. Verse 4 is sobering—anyone claiming to know Jesus while ignoring His commands is a liar; truth cannot dwell in such a person. Conversely, those who keep His Word demonstrate that God's love is being perfected in them, and they are genuinely united with Him (v. 5).

Application: Real faith produces obedience. If we claim to know Jesus but live as we please, we deceive ourselves. Does your daily life reflect submission to Christ's teachings?

Verses 6–11: Love as the Fulfillment of the Commandment

John states that anyone claiming to abide in Christ must walk as He walked (v. 6)—a call to Christlike living. Though he calls this an "old commandment" from the beginning (v. 7), he also calls it "new" (v. 8) because it is renewed and made alive in the light of Christ's resurrection. The "darkness" of the old age has passed; the "true light now shineth."

John then focuses this commandment on one supreme test: love for the brethren. Verses 9–11 present a stark contrast. Whoever claims to be in the light yet hates a brother is actually in darkness and stumbling blindly. But the one who loves his brother abides in light with nothing to cause him to stumble. Hatred, by contrast, blinds the eyes and leaves one disoriented in spiritual darkness.

Application: Love for other believers is not optional—it is the hallmark of abiding in Christ and walking in truth. Our treatment of brothers and sisters in Christ reveals the true condition of our hearts.

Verses 12–14: Words to Different Stages of Faith

John addresses three groups—little children, fathers, and young men—affirming their spiritual standing. All have their sins forgiven through Christ's name. The fathers know Him who is from the beginning (Christ Himself). The young men have overcome the wicked one through God's Word and strength. This passage reassures each believer of their secure position in Christ.

Verses 15–17: The Command to Reject the World

John issues a sharp command: do not love the world or its things (v. 15). He catalogs worldly enticements—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (v. 16)—all rooted in the fallen system, not in God. Yet he reminds us that the world and its desires are temporary (v. 17), while those who do God's will abide forever.

Verses 18–29: Warning Against Antichrists and False Teachers

John warns that it is "the last time"—the era between Christ's ascension and His return—and antichrists are already at work (v. 18). These false teachers went out from the church, revealing they were never truly part of it (v. 19). However, believers possess the "unction" (anointing) of the Holy One and know the truth (v. 20). The fundamental lie of antichrists is denying that Jesus is the Christ and severing Father and Son (vv. 22–23).

John's remedy is simple: let the truth you heard from the beginning abide in you (v. 24), and you will remain in both Son and Father (v. 24), possessing eternal life (v. 25). The Holy Spirit's anointing continues to teach and guide believers into truth (v. 27), keeping them from deception.

Application for Today

First John 2 calls us to live as genuine disciples through obedience and brotherly love, to reject worldly values that compete for our devotion, and to stand firm in apostolic truth about Jesus Christ. In an age of spiritual confusion and false teaching, the same anointing that dwelt in John's churches dw

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