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1 John 2:6

1 John 2:6
He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

He that saith he abideth in him,.... As all do that are in him; once in Christ, and always in Christ; they are set as a seal on his arm and heart, which can never be removed; they are in his arms, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He that saith, he abideth in him - Greek, “remains” in him; that is, abides or remains in the belief of his doctrines, and in the comfort and practice of religion. The expression is one of those which…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Abideth in him - He who not only professes to have known Christ, but also that he has communion with him, and abides in his favor, should prove the truth of his profession by walking as Christ walked;…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 John 2:3-6

These verses may seem to relate to the seventh verse of the former chapter, between which and these verses there occurred an incidental discourse concerning the believer's duty and relief in case of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

He that saith He who declares his position is morally bound to act up to the declaration which he has made. To profess to abide in God involves an obligation to imitate the Son, who is the concrete…