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1 John 2

1 John 2:4

Jesus Our Advocate · 1 John 2:1–6
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Translations

Modern
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Traditional
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Literal
The one saying, “I have known Him,” and not keeping His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Latin
Qui dicit se nosse eum, et mandata ejus non custodit, mendax est, et in hoc veritas non est.

Original

Greek
English
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Notes

1 John 2:3–6

  • Obedience is one clear indication that we know Christ and belong to him. If we do not obey Christ, it is obvious that we do not belong to him or love him.

  • As we obey Christ and his commandments, our love for God and our knowledge of him will grow toward completeness and maturity. We will walk as Jesus walked, united with God and showing love for others.

1 John 1:5–2:6

Here John focuses on the first part of living in fellowship with God. To live in the light means that Christians see that they are sinners. It also means they understand that Jesus is their Advocate, the one who speaks for them and makes them right with God (see Ephesians 5:6–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Knowing God Religious Hypocrisy

Glossary

Disciple First Letter of John Obedience Writer

Topics

Abusive Parents Bad Attitude Being Deceitful Being Wronged Confession of Christ Dishonest People Following Instructions Following Jesus Following the Will of God Ignorance of God: Evidenced by not Keeping his Commands Lies Losing your Salvation Lying: Antinomians Guilty of Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Obeying Man's Law Obeying the Law People Who are Manipulating Politicians Relationships in Heaven Righteousness: Fruits of Sinning Sins of the Flesh Telling Lies