2 John 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 John 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 John 1:7 is a verse from the book of 2 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceive..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 John 1:7 — KJV
“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”
— 2 John 1:7 (KJV)
2 John 1:7 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 1:7
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:7: world, confess, jesus
“Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:7: confess, jesus, christ
“And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:7: entered, into, jesus
“And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:7: many, entered, into
“Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.”
Shares key themes with 2 John 1:7: into, world, jesus
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