2 John 1:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

² [We all love you] because of the truth which continues to live in our hearts and will be with us forever.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² for the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² Because of the Truth which lives and stays on in our hearts and will be with us forever:

American Standard Version (1901)

² for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

Common English Bible

² because of the truth that remains with us and will be with us forever.

Catholic Public Domain Version

² because the truth which dwells in us shall be with us for eternity.

2 John 1:2 Cross References

1 John 2:17

And the world, with its [physical and material] desires, is passing away, but the person who does what God wants will continue to live forever.

1 John 2:14

I have written to you little children [i.e., dear ones], because you have known the Father [as your God]. I have written to you fathers, because you have known Him [i.e., Christ], [who has existed] from the beginning. [See verse 13]. I have written to you young men, because you are [spiritually] strong and the word of God continues to live in your hearts, and you have overcome the [power of the] evil one [See verse 13].

1 John 1:8

If we claim to have no sinful practices [in our lives], we are self-deceived and are not being truthful about the matter.

2 Peter 1:12

Therefore, I intend to constantly remind you people about these things [i.e., those mentioned in verses 5-11], even though you [already] know them, and have been established in the truth you now possess.

2 Timothy 1:5

I [also] remember the sincere faith you have in your heart, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am convinced, lives in you [too].

Colossians 3:16

You should let the message of Christ live in you abundantly [i.e., as individuals and collectively]. Use [much] wisdom in teaching and warning one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing with favor [i.e., with thankfulness] in your hearts toward God.

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake.

1 Corinthians 9:23

And everything I do is for the sake of [the work of] the Gospel, so that I may share in its benefits.

John 15:7

If you remain in [fellowship with] me and my teaching remains in your hearts, [you can] ask for whatever you want, and it will be done for you.

John 14:16

“And I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper [i.e., besides me], who will be with you forever.