2 John 1:2
2 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.”2 John 1:2
What Does 2 John 1:2 Mean?
2 John 1:2 is found in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Eternal Life, Truth, and Trinity.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to 2 John 1:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”1 John 2:27“But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.”1 John 1:8“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.”1 John 2:17“And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”2 Peter 1:12“Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.”1 John 2:14“I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.”John 15:7“If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”2 Timothy 1:5“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”1 Peter 1:23“Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.”1 John 1:10“If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”2 John 1:1“The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;”1 Corinthians 9:23“And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.”2 Corinthians 4:5“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.”1 John 2:24“Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.”Deuteronomy 6:6“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:”
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