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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 2:26
18th Century
Theologian
These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you (1 John 2:26). These writings concern their character and…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 2:26
Concerning them that would lead you astray (περ των πλανωντων υμας). "Concerning those that are trying to lead you astray" (conati…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 2:18–28
19th Century
Bishop
[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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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 2:26
19th Century
Preacher
These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
They would lead you astray if they could, so beware of them. "…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 2:26
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…
John Calvin
On 1 John 2:26
16th Century
Theologian
These things have I written unto you. The apostle excuses himself again for having admonished those who were well endowed with knowledge a…
John Gill
On 1 John 2:26
17th Century
Pastor
These [things] have I written unto you
The little children, who were most likely to be imposed upon by antichrists a…
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 2:24–29
17th Century
Minister
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 …