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These things I have written to you concerning those who would lead you astray.
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A Shepherd's Warning
Commentators highlight that John is fulfilling a crucial pastoral duty. Like a shepherd protecting his flock from wolves, he is not only teaching truth but actively warning against specific dangers. His letter is a deliberate effort to guard believers against those who were actively trying to lead them into error.
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1 John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you (1 John 2:26). These writings concern their character and…
Concerning them that would lead you astray (περ των πλανωντων υμας). "Concerning those that are trying to lead you astray" (conati…
19th Century
Anglican
[8] THE MANIFESTATIONS OF DARKNESS (1 John 2:18–28).
[a] Signs by which they should know the forerunners of the las…
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Baptist
These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
They would lead you astray if they could, so beware of them. "…
The author concludes his attack on the false teachers with a warning and a word of encouragement for his followers. He has identified the heretical…
16th Century
Protestant
These things have I written unto you. The apostle excuses himself again for having admonished those who were well endowed with knowledge a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
These [things] have I written unto you The little children, who were most likely to be imposed upon by antichrists a…
The truth of Christ, abiding in us, is a means to sever from sin, and unites us to the Son of God (John 15:3, 4). What value should we …
