2 John 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 John 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 John 1:4 is a verse from the book of 2 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 John 1:4 — KJV
“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”
— 2 John 1:4 (KJV)
2 John 1:4 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 1:4
“And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:4: found, children, father
“For the tribe of the children of Reuben according to the house of their fathers, and the tribe of the children of Gad according to the house of their fathers, have received their inheritance; and half the tribe of Manasseh have received their inheritance:”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:4: children, received, father
“And if they be married to any of the sons of the other tribes of the children of Israel, then shall their inheritance be taken from the inheritance of our fathers, and shall be put to the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall it be taken from the lot of our inheritance. whereunto...: Heb. unto whom they shall be”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:4: children, received, father
“And when the jubile of the children of Israel shall be, then shall their inheritance be put unto the inheritance of the tribe whereunto they are received: so shall their inheritance be taken away from the inheritance of the tribe of our fathers. whereunto...: Heb. unto whom they shall be”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:4: children, received, father
“And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. the city...: or, Kirjatharba”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:4: children, commandment, father
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