1 John 2:26

1 John · New Testament · Chapter 2

“These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.”1 John 2:26

What Does 1 John 2:26 Mean?

1 John 2:26 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 26 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Temptation.

Cross-References (18)

These passages are connected to 1 John 2:26 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Peter 2:1“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”2 John 1:7“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”Acts 20:29“For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.”1 John 3:7“Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.”Proverbs 12:26“The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.”Mark 13:22“For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.”Deuteronomy 13:6“If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers;”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”Colossians 2:8“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”1 John 5:13“These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”Matthew 24:11“And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.”2 Corinthians 11:13“For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.”1 Timothy 4:1“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;”Colossians 2:18“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,”Ezekiel 13:10“Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter:”Galatians 1:7“Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.”Colossians 2:4“And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.”2 Timothy 3:13“But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.”

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