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1 John 2:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
1 John 2:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 And He [[a]that same Jesus Himself] is the propitiation (the atoning sacrifice) for our sins, and not for ours alone but also for [the sins of] the whole world.
3 And this is how we may discern [[b]daily, by experience] that we are coming to know Him [to perceive, recognize, understand, and become better acquainted with Him]: if we keep (bear in mind, observe, practice) His teachings (precepts, commandments).
4 Whoever says, I know Him [I perceive, recognize, understand, and am acquainted with Him] but fails to keep and obey His commandments (teachings) is a liar, and the Truth [[c]of the Gospel] is not in him.
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- 1 John 2:2 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- 1 John 2:3 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
- 1 John 2:4 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament.
1 John 2:2-4
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1 John 2:2-4
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2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(A) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(B)
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3 We know(C) that we have come to know him(D) if we keep his commands.(E) 4 Whoever says, “I know him,”(F) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.(G)
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