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1 John 2:24

1 John 2:24
Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let that therefore abide in you,.... Meaning the word of God, 1Jo_2:14; the Gospel of Christ, which there was reason to believe had a place in their hearts, and which they had embraced and professed;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let that therefore abide in you - Adhere steadfastly to it; let the truth obtain a permanent lodgement in the soul. In view of its great importance, and its influence on your happiness here and…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let that therefore abide in you - Continue in the doctrines concerning the incarnation, passion, death, resurrection, ascension, and intercession of the Lord Jesus, which you have heard preached from…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 John 2:20-27

Here, I. The apostle encourages the disciples (to whom he writes) in these dangerous times, in this hour of seducers; he encourages them in the assurance of their stability in this day of apostasy:…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Let that therefore abide in you The -therefore" is undoubtedly to be omitted: it is a mistaken insertion in many of those inferior MSS. which omit the second half of 1Jn 2:2. This verse begins with a…