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The Fuel for Your Faith
Commentators stress that John isn't just stating a fact; he's providing the very foundation for Christian living. The assurance that your sins are forgiven through Christ alone ('for his name's sake') is the primary motivation for a life of love and obedience. As John Calvin notes, without this assurance, all religion is built on a shaky foundation. This grace is what empowers you to follow God.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 2:12
18th Century
Theologian
I write to you, little children. There has been much difference of opinion among commentators regarding this verse and the three following…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 2:12
I write (γραφω). Present active indicative, repeated three times, referring to this Epistle. For "the name" see 3:23; [Reference 3…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 2:12–17
19th Century
Bishop
THE THINGS THEY MUST NOT LOVE IF THEY WALKED IN THE LIGHT (1 John 2:12–17).—The solemnity of the thoughts of 1 John 2:9; [R…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 2:10–15
19th Century
Preacher
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. But he that hateth his brother is in darkness,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 2:12
“Dear children” (GK 5448) is the author’s favorite term for the congregation of believers as a whole. Under this rubric he offers the most basic an…
John Calvin
On 1 John 2:12
16th Century
Theologian
Little children. This is still a general declaration, for he does not address only those of a young age, but by little children h…
John Gill
On 1 John 2:12
17th Century
Pastor
I write to you, little children
By whom the apostle means in common all the saints he writes to, whom he afterwards …
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 2:12–14
17th Century
Minister
As Christians have their distinct conditions, so they have specific duties; but there are commands and obedience required of all, particularly mutu…