1 John 2:21-29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:29

If ye know that he is righteous - This is not said as if there could be any doubt on the subject, but merely to call their attention to it as a well-known truth, and to state what followed from it. Everyone who has any true acquaintance with God, must have the fullest conviction that he is a righteous Being. But, if this be so, John says, then it must follow that only those who are truly righteous can regard themselves as begotten of Him.Ye know - Margin, “know ye.” The Greek will bear either... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:21-23

1 John 2:21-23. I have not written unto you In the manner I have done; because ye know not the truth In which case I must have entered largely into the discussion of this matter; but, on the contrary, I have contented myself with these short intimations; because ye know it Approve of and embrace it, and I am desirous to confirm you in the knowledge of it; and because no lie is of the truth No false doctrine can proceed from, or agree with, that gospel which you have embraced; in... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:24-25

1 John 2:24-25. Let that therefore abide in you Namely, that doctrine concerning the Father and the Son; which ye have heard from the beginning Of the preaching of the gospel: retain a firm belief of it, and let your minds be so impressed with a sense of its certain truth and infinite importance, that it may have the desired influence on your spirit and conduct. If that which ye have heard, &c., shall remain fixed and rooted in you If you persevere in the faith of the gospel, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:26-27

1 John 2:26-27. These things From 1 John 2:21; have I written unto you St. John, according to his custom, begins and ends with the same form, and having finished a kind of parenthesis, (1 John 2:21-26,) continues ( 1Jn 2:27 ) what he said 1 John 2:20; concerning them that would seduce you That is, I say it to arm you against the solicitations of those who endeavour to draw you from the truth and grace of the gospel; from the experience and practice of real Christianity. But the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:28-29

1 John 2:28-29. And now, little Or rather, beloved, children, (for, having finished his address to each, he now returns to all in general,) abide in him Maintain your union with and interest in him, by living a life of faith, love, and new obedience; of prayer, watchfulness, and self-denial; that when he shall appear As he assuredly will, in his own glory and in that of his Father, with all his holy angels; we may have confidence, (a modest expression,) and not be ashamed before him... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:18-29

2:18-29 ENEMIES OF CHRISTThose who claimed to have superior knowledge of Christian truth had left the church and tried to draw others away with them. By denying that Jesus Christ was at the same time fully divine and fully human, they denied a truth that was basic to the Christian faith. Far from being superior Christians, they were enemies of Christ. They showed that within them was the spirit of antichrist (18-19).In contrast to these rebels, true believers are indwelt by the Spirit of God.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:22

a = the. Compare John 8:44 . 2 Thessalonians 2:11 ( the lie). but = except. Greek. ei me . denieth . Greek. arneomai. Always "deny" save Acts 7:35 ; Hebrews 11:24 (both "refused"). Jesus . App-98 . is = is not ( App-105 ). A negative sometimes follows such verbs as arneomai. Compare the French usage. Christ . App-98 . Son . App-108 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 John 2:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:21-23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:24-25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:26-27

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 John 2:28-29

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:18-29

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 John 2:25

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