1 Juan 2:6 RVA

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:6

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 refer to the intimate union between Christ and his people. A great variety of phrase is employed to denote that. For the meaning of this word in John, see the notes at 1 John 3:6.Ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked - Ought to live and act as he did. If he is one with him, or professes... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:3-6

1 John 2:3-6. Hereby we do know that we, truly and savingly, know him As he is the Advocate, the righteous One, the Propitiation; if we keep his commandments Particularly those of faith and love. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar “The Nicolaitans and Gnostics, notwithstanding they lived in an habitual course of the most criminal sensual indulgences, boasted that they were the objects of God’s love, and sure of obtaining eternal life, merely because... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:1-6

1:1-2:17 LIVING IN THE LIGHTFellowship with God (1:1-2:6)In the opening few words of his letter, John states clearly certain facts about Jesus Christ that are basic to Christianity. Jesus Christ is the eternal God and he became a real man whom John and his fellow apostles have seen, heard and touched (1:1-2). John’s joy will be complete if he knows that he and his readers share together in the eternal life that comes to them through Jesus Christ. This life unites them to one another as well as... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:6

abideth. See p. 1511. even as . Greek. kathos . The expression "as He", referring to the Son, Occurs six times in this epistle. See 1 John 3:2 , 1 John 3:3 , 1 John 3:7 , 1Jn 3:23 ; 1 John 4:17 , and Compare 1 John 1:7 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 2:6

he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.Claiming to be "in Christ" carries the obligation of the claimant to exhibit the true likeness of Christ in his behavior. "Obedience, not feelings," is the true test of union; and the Christian who is really such has least to tell of experiences and special visitations."[18]In him ... These words in 1 John 2:3, at a glance, seem to refer to being "in God"; but as Morris noted:The reference to walking in this verse... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:6

6. abideth—implying a condition lasting, without intermission, and without end. He that saith . . . ought—so that his deeds may be consistent with his words. even as he—Believers readily supply the name, their hearts being full of Him (compare :-). "Even as He walked" when on earth, especially in respect to love. John delights in referring to Christ as the model man, with the words, "Even as He," &c. "It is not Christ's walking on the sea, but His ordinary walk, that we are called on to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:3-11

B. Reaching the Goal by Knowing the God of Light 2:3-11"The author is explaining to the members of his church, in answer to developing heretical tendencies, the nature of true Christian belief and practice, and the way in which these interact. To do this he first chooses as his theme and for his exhortation the necessity of ’living in the light’ (1 John 1:5-7). The first (negative) condition required for a genuinely Christlike existence, the writer suggests, is the renunciation of sin (1 John... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:5-6

John’s use of the phrase "in Him" is different from Paul’s. Paul used this phrase to describe every believer’s relationship to Christ because of his or her justification. The unsaved are not "in Christ." However, John used "in Him" as Jesus did in the Upper Room Discourse to describe not all believers but the group of believers who abide in Christ (John 15:1-8). In John 15:8 Jesus said, "By this [abiding] is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit. So you will be my disciples." To abide... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:5-11

II. LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD 1:5-2:11"Since the apostle’s expressed concern is that his readers might have fellowship with the apostolic circle and thus also with the Father and the Son (1 John 1:3), it is reasonable to specify what this fellowship is really like. So, as an introductory section to his epistle, John discusses the nature of true fellowship with God" [Note: Idem, The Epistles . . ., p. 57.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 2:1-29

The Advocacy of Christ and the Obligations of Believers1. My little children] The diminutive implies the fatherly care which the aged Apostle felt for his disciples. Advocate] The word thus translated is used by St. John alone of the NT. writers. Elsewhere (John 14:16, John 14:25; John 15:26; John 16:7) it is rendered ’Comforter.’ Literally it means one who is called to the side of another for counsel and help. The rendering ’Advocate’ suits the passages in the Gospel (see RM in loco). The Son... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 John 2:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:3-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:5-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 John 2:5-11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 John 2:1-29

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