1 John 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 John 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 John 2:6 is a verse from the book of 1 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 John 2:6 — KJV
“He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.”
— 1 John 2:6 (KJV)
1 John 2:6 in Context — About the Book of 1 John
1 John is the apostle of love's late-life letter — written so believers can know they have eternal life. God is light; God is love; perfect love drives out fear. Its tests are simple and searching: walk in the light, love one another, confess sin and find Him faithful to forgive.
Cross-References for 1 John 2:6
“And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:6: ought, also, walk
“Whereas I have not dwelt in any house since the time that I brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, even to this day, but have walked in a tent and in a tabernacle.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:6: ought, walk, even
“Then he returned, and walked in the house to and fro; and went up, and stretched himself upon him: and the child sneezed seven times, and the child opened his eyes. to and fro: Heb. once hither and once thither”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:6: himself, walk, even
“Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:6: also, walk, even
“Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.”
Shares key themes with 1 John 2:6: also, walk, even
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