2 John 1:2
“For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.”
2 John 1:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:
- DARBYDarby
- for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Because of the truth that lives in us and will be with us for ever.
Context: 2 John 1
1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
2For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
About 2 John 1: Love and Hospitality
This chapter is a letter from the author to a specific church or individual, encouraging them to love one another and to practice hospitality. The author emphasizes the importance of maintaining the truth of the gospel and warns against false teachers.
Commentary
2 John is a short letter written by the Apostle John to a woman he calls “the elect lady” and her children. In this letter, John expresses his love and joy for the woman and her children, and encourages them to remain faithful to the truth of the gospel. He also warns them against false teachers who are trying to lead them astray.