Devine Scripture

2 John 1:2

2 John chapter 1 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

Context

v.1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that know the truth;

v.2This passage

v.3Grace, mercy, peace shall be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Peter 1:12

    Wherefore I shall be ready always to put you in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and are established in the truth which is with you.

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

  • John 15:7

    If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:23

    And I do all things for the gospel’s sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.

  • 1 Peter 1:23

    having been begotten again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, through the word of God, which liveth and abideth.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:5

    For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.