Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth. New Living Translation So I am writing to you not because you don’t know the truth but because you know the difference between truth and lies. English Standard Version I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Berean Standard Bible I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. Berean Literal Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because any lie is not of the truth. King James Bible I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. New King James Version I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. New American Standard Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth. NASB 1995 I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth. NASB 1977 I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Legacy Standard Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Amplified Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie [nothing false, no deception] is of the truth. Christian Standard Bible I have not written to you because you don’t know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie comes from the truth. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have not written to you because you don’t know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie comes from the truth. American Standard Version I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Contemporary English Version I did not need to write you about the truth, since you already know it. You also know that liars do not belong to the truth. English Revised Version I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth. GOD'S WORD® Translation I'm writing to you because you know the truth, not because you don't know the truth. You know that no lie ever comes from the truth. Good News Translation I write you, then, not because you do not know the truth; instead, it is because you do know it, and you also know that no lie ever comes from the truth. International Standard Version I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because lies don't come from truth. Majority Standard Bible I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. NET Bible I have not written to you that you do not know the truth, but that you do know it, and that no lie is of the truth. New Heart English Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Webster's Bible Translation I have not written to you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Weymouth New Testament I have written to you, not because you are ignorant of the truth, but because you know it, and you know that nothing false comes from the truth. World English Bible I have not written to you because you don’t know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI did not write to you because you have not known the truth, but because you have known it, and because no lie is of the truth. Berean Literal Bible I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because any lie is not of the truth. Young's Literal Translation I did not write to you because ye have not known the truth, but because ye have known it, and because no lie is of the truth. Smith's Literal Translation I have not written to you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have not written to you as to them that know not the truth, but as to them that know it: and that no lie is of the truth. Catholic Public Domain Version I have not written to you as to ones who are ignorant of the truth, but as to ones who know the truth. For no lie is of the truth. New American Bible I write to you not because you do not know the truth but because you do, and because every lie is alien to the truth. New Revised Standard Version I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and you know that no lie comes from the truth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have written to you not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie comes out of the truth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and that no lie is from the truth. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth. Godbey New Testament I have not written unto you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Haweis New Testament I have not written to you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Mace New Testament I have not written to you, as to people unacquainted with the truth of the gospel: but as to such who know it, and know that it cannot give rise to any imposture. Weymouth New Testament I have written to you, not because you are ignorant of the truth, but because you know it, and you know that nothing false comes from the truth. Worrell New Testament I did not write to you because ye know not the truth; but because ye know it, and because no falsehood is of the truth. Worsley New Testament I have not therefore written to you, because ye know not the truth; but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Beware of Antichrists…20You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. 21 I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. 22Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.… Cross References John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Romans 1:25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen. 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ. 2 Timothy 3:7-8 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. / Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. 1 John 4:6 We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception. 1 John 5:20 And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. John 18:37 “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” Ephesians 4:21 Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus— 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. Jeremiah 9:3-6 “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. ... Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. Psalm 119:142 Your righteousness is everlasting and Your law is true. Zechariah 8:16 These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another, render true and sound judgments in your gates, Treasury of Scripture I have not written to you because you know not the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. because ye know not. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 9:8,9 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee… Romans 15:14,15 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another… Jump to Previous Common Ignorant Lie True. Truth Write WrittenJump to Next Common Ignorant Lie True. Truth Write Written1 John 2 1. He comforts them against the sins of infirmity.3. Rightly to know God is to keep his commandments; 9. to love our brothers; 15. and not to love the world. 18. We must beware of antichrists; 20. from whose deceits the godly are safe, preserved by perseverance in faith, and holiness of life. I have not written to you This phrase indicates the apostle John's intention and purpose in writing. The Greek verb "grapho" (γράφω) is used here, emphasizing the act of writing as a deliberate and thoughtful communication. John, as an elder and apostle, is addressing his audience with authority and pastoral care. Historically, this letter is believed to have been written to the early Christian communities in Asia Minor, who were facing challenges from false teachings. John's writing serves as a reminder and reinforcement of the truths they have already been taught. because you do not know the truth but because you do know it and because no lie comes from the truth Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I have not writtenἔγραψα (egrapsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you lack knowledge οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. of the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. truth, ἀλήθειαν (alētheian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you have οἴδατε (oidate) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. it, αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. no οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. lie ψεῦδος (pseudos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5579: A lie, falsehood, untruth; false religion. From pseudomai; a falsehood. comes ἔστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. truth. ἀληθείας (alētheias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 225: From alethes; truth. Links 1 John 2:21 NIV1 John 2:21 NLT 1 John 2:21 ESV 1 John 2:21 NASB 1 John 2:21 KJV 1 John 2:21 BibleApps.com 1 John 2:21 Biblia Paralela 1 John 2:21 Chinese Bible 1 John 2:21 French Bible 1 John 2:21 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 John 2:21 I have not written to you because (1J iJ 1Jn i jn 1 jo) |
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