New International Version Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. New Living Translation Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. English Standard Version whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. Berean Standard Bible Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. Berean Literal Bible The one claiming to remain in Him ought, according to the manner that He walked, also himself in the same way to walk. King James Bible He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. New King James Version He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked. New American Standard Bible the one who says that he remains in Him ought, himself also, walk just as He walked. NASB 1995 the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. NASB 1977 the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. Legacy Standard Bible the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. Amplified Bible whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself. Berean Annotated Bible Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. Christian Standard Bible The one who says he remains in him should walk just as he walked. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked. American Standard Version he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. Contemporary English Version If we say we are his, we must follow the example of Christ. English Revised Version he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who say that they live in him must live the same way he lived. Good News Translation if we say that we remain in union with God, we should live just as Jesus Christ did. International Standard Version The one who says that he abides in him must live the same way he himself lived. NET Bible The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked. New Heart English Bible he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. Webster's Bible Translation He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Weymouth New Testament The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. World English Bible he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe who is saying he remains in Him, himself ought to also walk according as He walked. Berean Literal Bible The one claiming to remain in Him ought, according to the manner that He walked, also himself in the same way to walk. Young's Literal Translation He who is saying in him he doth remain, ought according as he walked also himself so to walk. Smith's Literal Translation He saying he remains in him ought, as he walked about, so also he to walk about. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever declares himself to remain in him, ought to walk just as he himself walked. New American Bible whoever claims to abide in him ought to live [just] as he lived. New Revised Standard Version whoever says, “I abide in him,” ought to walk just as he walked. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe who says, he abides in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Aramaic Bible in Plain English He who says, “I am in him”, must walk according to his walk. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe that says, he abides in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Godbey New Testament The one saying that he abides in him ought himself so to walk about, as he also did walk about. Haweis New Testament He who saith that he abideth in him, ought as he walked, even so himself to walk. Mace New Testament he that says he is attach'd to Christ, ought to regulate his conduct by his example. Weymouth New Testament The man who professes to be continuing in Him is himself also bound to live as He lived. Worrell New Testament He who says that he is abiding in Him ought himself also to walk even as He walked. Worsley New Testament He that saith, he abideth in Him, ought himself also so to walk even as He walked. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus Our Advocate…5But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: 6Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. 7Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.… Cross References Whoever claims to abide in Him John 15:4-5 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. / I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. 1 John 3:24 Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. 1 John 4:13 By this we know that we remain in Him, and He in us: He has given us of His Spirit. must walk as Jesus walked. 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: John 13:15 I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you. Ephesians 5:1-2 Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, / and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Colossians 2:6 Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Matthew 11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Luke 6:40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher. 1 Corinthians 11:1 You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. Romans 6:4 We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life. Treasury of Scripture He that said he stays in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. that saith. 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: he. 1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 1 John 3:6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. John 15:4-6 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me… to walk. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. Psalm 85:13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Jump to Previous Abides Abideth Bound Claims Continuing Jesus Live Manner Ought Professes Walk Walked WayJump to Next Abides Abideth Bound Claims Continuing Jesus Live Manner Ought Professes Walk Walked Way1 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. Whoever claims to abide in Him “Whoever claims to abide in Him” refers to anyone who professes an ongoing union with Christ, not merely agreement with Christian truth. John confronts those who claim spiritual knowledge while excusing disobedience, emphasizing that genuine faith increasingly produces a life shaped by Christ’s character and commands. Jhn 15:4-5 Remain in Me, and I will remain in you… must walk as Jesus walked. Jesus perfectly obeyed the Father, loved others sacrificially, rejected sin, and served with humility. His followers are called to pattern their conduct after His life, demonstrating that their confession of faith is real. 1Pe 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of 1 John, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, known for his close relationship with Jesus and his emphasis on love and truth. 2. Jesus Christ The central figure of Christianity, whose life and teachings are the model for Christian living. 3. Early Christian Community The audience of John's letter, likely facing challenges of false teachings and needing encouragement to live out their faith authentically. Teaching Points Abiding in ChristTo claim to abide in Christ means to have a continuous, living relationship with Him. This involves daily communion through prayer, reading Scripture, and obedience to His commands. Walking as Jesus Walked Walking as Jesus walked involves imitating His character, actions, and attitudes. This includes love, humility, service, and obedience to the Father. The Role of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit empowers believers to walk as Jesus did. Relying on the Spirit is essential for living a life that reflects Christ. Authentic Christian Living Our claim to know Christ is validated by our lifestyle. True faith is demonstrated through actions that align with Jesus' teachings. Overcoming Challenges In a world with competing values and false teachings, staying rooted in Christ and His example is crucial for maintaining a faithful witness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 John 2:6?2. How can we "walk as Jesus did" in our daily lives today? 3. What does "abide in Him" mean in the context of 1 John 2:6? 4. How does 1 John 2:6 connect with John 15:4 about abiding in Christ? 5. What practical steps help us emulate Jesus' walk according to 1 John 2:6? 6. How does living like Jesus impact our witness to others around us? 7. How does 1 John 2:6 define walking as Jesus did in today's world? 8. What historical context influences the message of 1 John 2:6? 9. How does 1 John 2:6 challenge modern Christian lifestyles? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 John 2? Verse 6. - Profession involves an obligation to act up to the profession. "He who says that he abides in God is by his words morally bound to walk even as his Son, the incarnate Revelation of his will, walked." The change from ἐν αὐτῷ to ἐκεῖνος confirms the view that αὐτόν and αὐτοῦ mean the Father; but St. John's use of ἐκεῖνος to recall with emphasis a previous subject (John 1:8, 18, 33; John 5:11; John 9:37; John 10:1; John 12:48) makes this argument inconclusive. To be or abide in God or in Christ implies an habitual condition, not isolated apprehensions of his presence. Obedience, not feeling, is the test of union; and the Christian who is really such has least to tell of "experiences" of special visitations. He who is ever in the light has few sensible illuminations to record. Note the strong καθώς, even as (not merely ὡς, as); nothing less than "the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13) is to be aimed at. "Ye therefore shall be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). John’s single sentence dismantles empty religion. If we say we live in Christ, our lives must look increasingly like Christ’s: rooted in abiding fellowship, empowered obedience, and tangible love. Claims alone prove nothing; consistent Christ-like walking proves everything. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Whoeverὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. claims λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to abide μένειν (menein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 3306: To remain, abide, stay, wait; with acc: I wait for, await. A primary verb; to stay. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. must ὀφείλει (opheilei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3784: Or, its prolonged form opheileo probably from the base of ophelos; to owe; figuratively, to be under obligation; morally, to fail in duty. walk περιεπάτησεν (periepatēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. [Jesus] ἐκεῖνος (ekeinos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. walked. περιπατεῖν (peripatein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. Additonal Resources 1 John 2:6 Blue Letter Bible1 John 2:6 Bible Gateway 1 John 2:6 Bible.com 1 John 2:6 NIV |
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