2 John 1:4
2 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”2 John 1:4
What Does 2 John 1:4 Mean?
2 John 1:4 is found in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 4 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 Adoption.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 John 1:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 13:13“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”1 Corinthians 13:6“Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;”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.”Psalms 86:11“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”1 John 1:7“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.”Ephesians 5:8“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:”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 2:6“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”Hosea 14:9“Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.”1 John 1:6“If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:”Psalms 119:30“I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.”Proverbs 23:15“My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.”Malachi 2:6“The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.”Romans 6:17“But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”Philippians 1:4“Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,”Philippians 2:2“Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.”Psalms 26:3“For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.”Proverbs 27:11“My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.”2 Corinthians 1:3“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”2 Corinthians 7:7“And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.”
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