A Greeting from the Elder
2 John 1:2
In 9 translations
- BSB
- because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
- KJV
- For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
- WEB
- for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
- ASV
- for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:
- LSV
- because of the truth that is remaining in us, and will be with us throughout the age,
- YLT
- because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,
- DBY
- for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.
- DRC
- For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
- GNV
- For the trueths sake which dwelleth in vs, and shalbe with vs for euer:
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- διὰ τὴν ἀλήθειαν τὴν μένουσαν ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ μεθʼ ἡμῶν ἔσται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα·
- RP2018
- διὰ τὴν ἀλήθειαν τὴν μένουσαν ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ μεθ’ ἡμῶν ἔσται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα·
- TR-Boyd
- διὰ τὴν ἀλήθειαν τὴν μένουσαν ἐν ἡμῖν, καὶ μεθ᾿ ἡμῶν ἔσται εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα·
- SCR1894
- δια την αληθειαν την μενουσαν εν ημιν και μεθ ημων εσται εις τον αιωνα
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- 1 John 2:17The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
- 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.
- 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.
- John 15:7If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
- 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.
- 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 1:23–25For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers…
- 2 Corinthians 4:5For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
- 1 Corinthians 9:23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings.
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