1 John 2:6
1 John · New Testament · Chapter 2
“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”1 John 2:6
What Does 1 John 2:6 Mean?
1 John 2:6 is found in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 John 2:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 15:4“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.”Philippians 2:5“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”Colossians 2:6“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:”John 13:15“For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”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.”Ephesians 2:10“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”1 John 3:6“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”1 John 3:3“And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”1 John 1:6“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”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 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.”Psalms 85:13“Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.”Titus 2:12“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”Romans 6:4“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.”1 John 3:16“Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”1 Thessalonians 2:12“That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.”1 John 3:24“And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.”
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