1 John 2:25
New International Version
And this is what he promised us—eternal life.

New Living Translation
And in this fellowship we enjoy the eternal life he promised us.

English Standard Version
And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.

Berean Standard Bible
And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Berean Literal Bible
And this is the promise that He promised us: eternal life.

King James Bible
And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

New King James Version
And this is the promise that He has promised us—eternal life.

New American Standard Bible
This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.

NASB 1995
This is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.

NASB 1977
And this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Legacy Standard Bible
And this is the promise which He Himself made to us: eternal life.

Amplified Bible
This is the promise which He Himself promised us—eternal life.

Christian Standard Bible
And this is the promise that he himself made to us: eternal life.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

American Standard Version
And this is the promise which he promised us, even the life eternal.

Contemporary English Version
The Son has promised us eternal life.

English Revised Version
And this is the promise which he promised us, even the life eternal.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Christ has given us the promise of eternal life.

Good News Translation
And this is what Christ himself promised to give us--eternal life.

International Standard Version
The message that the Son himself declared to us is eternal life.

Majority Standard Bible
And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

NET Bible
Now this is the promise that he himself made to us: eternal life.

New Heart English Bible
This is the promise which he promised us, the everlasting life.

Webster's Bible Translation
And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

Weymouth New Testament
And this is the promise which He Himself has given us--the Life of the Ages.

World English Bible
This is the promise which he promised us, the eternal life.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and this is the promise that He promised us—the continuous life.

Berean Literal Bible
And this is the promise that He promised us: eternal life.

Young's Literal Translation
and this is the promise that He did promise us -- the life the age-during.

Smith's Literal Translation
And this is the promise which he promised us, eternal life.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And this is the promise which he hath promised us, life everlasting.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this is the Promise, which he himself has promised to us: Eternal Life.

New American Bible
And this is the promise that he made us: eternal life.

New Revised Standard Version
And this is what he has promised us, eternal life.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And this is The Promise which he has promised us: Eternal Life!
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And this is the promise which he has promised us, even eternal life.

Godbey New Testament
This is the message which he proclaimed unto you, eternal life.

Haweis New Testament
And this is the promise which he hath promised to us, even life eternal.

Mace New Testament
and this is the reward that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

Weymouth New Testament
And this is the promise which He Himself has given us--the Life of the Ages.

Worrell New Testament
And this is the promise which He Himself promised us, the eternal life.

Worsley New Testament
And this is the promise which He hath promised us, even eternal life.

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Audio Bible



Context
Continue in Him
24As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. 25And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. 26I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.…

Cross References
John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 10:28
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Titus 1:2
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

1 John 5:11-13
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. / I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.

2 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

2 Peter 1:4
Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

Matthew 19:29
And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

1 Peter 1:3-4
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

Galatians 6:8
The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Isaiah 55:3
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David.


Treasury of Scripture

And this is the promise that he has promised us, even eternal life.

1 John 1:2
(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

1 John 5:11-13,20
And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son…

Daniel 12:2
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

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1 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.














And this is the promise
The word "promise" in the Greek is "ἐπαγγελία" (epangelia), which signifies a pledge or a divine assurance of good. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to God's promises, which are unfailing and rooted in His unchanging nature. Historically, the concept of a promise from God is foundational in the Judeo-Christian tradition, beginning with the covenants made with figures like Abraham and Moses. This promise is not just a casual statement but a solemn commitment from God, underscoring His faithfulness and the certainty of His word.

that He Himself made to us
The emphasis on "He Himself" highlights the personal nature of God's promise. It is not delivered through intermediaries but directly from God, emphasizing His direct involvement and personal commitment to His people. This reflects the intimate relationship God desires with humanity, as seen throughout Scripture. The phrase "made to us" indicates that this promise is not just for the original recipients of John's letter but extends to all believers, encompassing the universal church. It is a reminder of the personal and communal aspects of God's covenant with His people.

eternal life
"Eternal life" in Greek is "ζωὴ αἰώνιος" (zoe aionios), which refers to life that is not only unending but also of a different quality—divine and full. In the biblical context, eternal life is not merely about duration but about a relationship with God, characterized by knowing Him and Jesus Christ, as stated in John 17:3. This life begins now for believers and continues beyond physical death. Archaeologically, the concept of eternal life was revolutionary in the Greco-Roman world, where the afterlife was often viewed with uncertainty. Scripturally, eternal life is the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, a restoration to the life intended for humanity before the fall, and a central theme in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. It is the ultimate hope and assurance for Christians, rooted in the resurrection of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Verse 25. - And the promise which he promised us is this, even the eternal life. Αὐτός is Christ; αὕτη looks forward to "the eternal life," not backwards to the abiding in the Father (John 3:16; John 5:24; John 6:40, 54). Τὴν ζωὴν τὴν αἰώνιον is in the accusative by attraction to ἥν. "What St. John would have us feel is this, that there can be no promise to compare with this - that we should share the eternal life, the life of God.... We often speak as if people were to be paid for being good; not as if the being good were itself God's highest gift and blessing" (Maurice). The reading ὑμῖν (B) for ἡμῖν is worthy of notice. In verses 16, 17 St. John gives two reasons for shunning the world: because

(1) the world is alien to the Father;

(2) it is passing away.

So here he gives two for holding fast the truth originally delivered to them: because the truth leads . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

this
αὕτη (hautē)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

is
ἐστὶν (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.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative 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.

promise
ἐπαγγελία (epangelia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1860: A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.

that
ἣν (hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

He Himself
αὐτὸς (autos)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 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.

[made]
ἐπηγγείλατο (epēngeilato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1861: From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself.

to us:
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

eternal
αἰώνιον (aiōnion)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual.

life.
ζωὴν (zōēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.


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