Parallel Verses English Standard Version whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. King James Bible He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. American Standard Version he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked. Douay-Rheims Bible He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked. English Revised Version he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as 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. 1 John 2:6 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesHe abideth in Him (ἐν αὐτῷ μένειν) To abide in God is a more common expression with John than to be in God, and marks an advance in thought. The phrase is a favorite one with John. See John 15:4 sqq.; John 6:56; 1 John 2:24, 1 John 2:27, 1 John 2:28; 1 John 3:6, 1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:12 sq.; 1 John 4:15 sq. Bengel notes the gradation in the three phrases "to know Him, to be in Him, to abide in Him; knowledge, fellowship, constancy." Ought (ὀφείλει) An obligation, put as a debt. See Luke 17:10, and on debts, Matthew 6:12. The word expresses a special, personal obligation, and not as δεῖ must, an obligation in the nature of things. See John 20:9, and compare 1 John 3:16; 1 John 4:11; 3 John 1:8. He (ἐκεῖνος) Always of Christ in the Epistles of John. See ἐκείνης, referring to ἁμαρτία sin, 1 John 5:16. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that saith. See on ver. he. 1 John 3:6 Whoever stays in him sins not: whoever sins has not seen him, neither known him. to walk. Psalm 85:13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1 Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us... Cross References Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 1 John 3:24 Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us. 1 John 4:17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 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 WayLinks 1 John 2:6 NIV1 John 2:6 NLT 1 John 2:6 ESV 1 John 2:6 NASB 1 John 2:6 KJV 1 John 2:6 Bible Apps 1 John 2:6 Biblia Paralela 1 John 2:6 Chinese Bible 1 John 2:6 French Bible 1 John 2:6 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
    |