Read the Bible — American Standard Version · 1 John

1 John 2

1 My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • My G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
  • these things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • write I G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • ye sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
  • we have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • an advocate G3875 (παράκλητος) — an intercessor, consoler
  • with G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • the righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)

2 and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the propitiation G2434 (ἱλασμός) — atonement, i.e. (concretely) an expiator
  • for G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • our G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • ours G2251 (ἡμέτερος) — our
  • only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • whole G3650 (ὅλος) — "whole" or "all", i.e. complete (in extent, amount, time or degree), especially (neuter) as noun or adverb
  • world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

3 And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hereby G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • we G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • do G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • we keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription

4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • I know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • keepeth G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • commandments G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • commandments G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

5 but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • whoso G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • G302 (ἄν)
  • keepeth G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • verily G230 (ἀληθῶς) — truly
  • is G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • perfected G5048 (τελειόω) — to complete, i.e. (literally) accomplish, or (figuratively) consummate (in character)
  • hereby G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • know we G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • we G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

6 he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • he abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • ought G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
  • himself G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
  • also so G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • to walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • walked G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

7 Beloved, no new commandment write I unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the word which ye heard.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age
  • commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • an G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • The G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • The G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • commandment G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

8 Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Again G3825 (πάλιν) — (adverbially) anew, i.e. (of place) back, (of time) once more, or (conjunctionally) furthermore or on the other hand
  • a G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • new G2537 (καινός) — new (especially in freshness; while is properly so with respect to age
  • commandment G1785 (ἐντολή) — injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescription
  • I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • which thing G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not concealing)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • the darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the darkness G4653 (σκοτία) — dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
  • is past G3855 (παράγω) — to lead near, i.e. (reflexively or intransitively) to go along or away
  • the G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • true G228 (ἀληθινός) — truthful
  • light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • now G2235 (ἤδη) — even now
  • shineth G5316 (φαίνω) — to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

9 He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that saith G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • darkness G4653 (σκοτία) — dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
  • even until G2193 (ἕως) — a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
  • now G737 (ἄρτι) — just now
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

10 He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • He that loveth G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the light G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the light G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • there is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • none G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • occasion of stumbling G4625 (σκάνδαλον) — a trap-stick (bent sapling), i.e. snare (figuratively, cause of displeasure or sin)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

11 But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that hateth G3404 (μισέω) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • darkness G4653 (σκοτία) — dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • walketh G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
  • knoweth G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • whither G4225 (πού) — as adverb of place, somewhere, i.e. nearly
  • he goeth G5217 (ὑπάγω) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally or figuratively
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • that darkness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • that darkness G4653 (σκοτία) — dimness, obscurity (literally or figuratively)
  • hath blinded G5186 (τυφλόω) — to make blind, i.e. (figuratively) to obscure
  • eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

12 I write unto you, my little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • your G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • sins G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • sins G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
  • are forgiven you G863 (ἀφίημι) — to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
  • for G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • name’s G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • name’s G3686 (ὄνομα) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
  • sake G1223 (διά) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)

13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • young men G3495 (νεανίσκος) — a youth (under forty)
  • ye have overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • the wicked one G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • little children G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I have written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • fathers G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye have known G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • young men G3495 (νεανίσκος) — a youth (under forty)
  • ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • strong G2478 (ἰσχυρός) — forcible (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • ye have overcome G3528 (νικάω) — to subdue (literally or figuratively)
  • the wicked one G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
  • the things G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • the love G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the love G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
  • of G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • in G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • all that G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • the lust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
  • of the flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • of the eyes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the eyes G3788 (ὀφθαλμός) — the eye (literally or figuratively); by implication, vision; figuratively, envy (from the jealous side-glance)
  • the pride G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the pride G212 (ἀλαζονεία) — braggadocio, i.e. (by implication) self-confidence
  • of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of life G979 (βίος) — life, i.e. (literally) the present state of existence; by implication, the means of livelihood
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))
  • passeth away G3855 (παράγω) — to lead near, i.e. (reflexively or intransitively) to go along or away
  • the lust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
  • thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • but G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • he that doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • the will G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the will G2307 (θέλημα) — a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • for G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • ever G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ever G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last hour.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Little children G3813 (παιδίον) — a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian
  • it is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • end G2078 (ἔσχατος) — farthest, final (of place or time)
  • time G5610 (ὥρα) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • antichrist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • antichrist G500 (ἀντίχριστος) — an opponent of the Messiah
  • shall come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
  • even G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • are there G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • many G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • antichrists G500 (ἀντίχριστος) — an opponent of the Messiah
  • whereby G3606 (ὅθεν) — from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction)
  • we know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)

19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • They went G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
  • out from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • they were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • they had been G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • they would G302 (ἄν)
  • have continued G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with wh…
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • they might be made manifest G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole

20 And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • an unction G5545 (χρῖσμα) — an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the Holy One G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

21 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • I have G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • lie G5579 (ψεῦδος) — a falsehood
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)

22 Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father and the Son.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Who G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • a liar G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • a liar G5583 (ψεύστης) — a falsifier
  • but G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
  • but G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • he that denieth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • he that denieth G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
  • G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • the Christ G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
  • He is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • antichrist G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • antichrist G500 (ἀντίχριστος) — an opponent of the Messiah
  • that G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • denieth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • denieth G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship

23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whosoever G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • denieth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • denieth G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • the same hath G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • not G3761 (οὐδέ) — not however, i.e. neither, nor, not even
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)

24 As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • the beginning G746 (ἀρχή) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • that which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • shall remain G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall continue G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • the Son G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Son G5207 (υἱός) — a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
  • G4771 (σύ) — thou

25 And this is the promise which he promised us, even the life eternal.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • the promise G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the promise G1860 (ἐπαγγελία) — an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good)
  • that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • hath promised G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well)
  • life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • These G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • have I written G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
  • unto you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • concerning G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • them that seduce G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

27 And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the anointing G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the anointing G5545 (χρῖσμα) — an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • have received G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • abideth G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • ye need G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • teach G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
  • the same G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • anointing G5545 (χρῖσμα) — an unguent or smearing, i.e. (figuratively) the special endowment ("chrism") of the Holy Spirit
  • teacheth G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
  • all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • truth G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not concealing)
  • no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • lie G5579 (ψεῦδος) — a falsehood
  • even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
  • it hath taught G1321 (διδάσκω) — to teach (in the same broad application)
  • ye shall abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)

28 And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
  • little children G5040 (τεκνίον) — an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
  • abide G3306 (μένω) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
  • when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
  • he shall appear G5319 (φανερόω) — to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
  • we may have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • confidence G3954 (παῤῥησία) — all out-spokenness, i.e. frankness, bluntness, publicity; by implication, assurance
  • not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • be ashamed G153 (αἰσχύνομαι) — to feel shame (for oneself)
  • before G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • at G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • coming G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • coming G3952 (παρουσία) — a being near, i.e. advent (often, return; specially, of Christ to punish Jerusalem, or finally the wicked); (by implication) physically, aspect

29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • If G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
  • ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • he is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • righteous G1342 (δίκαιος) — equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
  • ye know G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
  • every one G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
  • is born G1080 (γεννάω) — to procreate (properly, of the father, but by extension of the mother); figuratively, to regenerate
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

You're reading here without signing in. Memorizing verses, building your own collections, and syncing across devices needs a free account.
→ Go to the app