1 John 2:2-4
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 and he is the expiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we may be sure that we know him, if we keep his commandments.[a] 4 He who says “I know him” but disobeys his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him;
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- 2.3 Cf. the words of Jesus, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (Jn 14.15).
1 John 2:2-4
King James Version
2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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1 John 2:2-4
New King James Version
2 And (A)He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but (B)also for the whole world.
The Test of Knowing Him
3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a (C)liar, and the truth is not in him.
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