2 John 1:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 John 1:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 John 1:2 is a verse from the book of 2 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 John 1:2 — KJV
“For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.”
— 2 John 1:2 (KJV)
2 John 1:2 in Context — About the Book of 2 John
2 John is a postcard-length letter to a chosen lady and her children — walk in truth, love one another, and do not open the door to teachers who deny Christ. In thirteen verses it holds the balance every believer needs: love without compromising truth, truth without abandoning love.
Cross-References for 2 John 1:2
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:2: sake, ever
“Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: lamp: or, candle”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:2: sake, ever
“For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: that...: or, and he dwelleth in Jerusalem, etc”
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“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:2: sake, ever
“And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.”
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