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Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
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The Urgent Call to Abide
Commentators emphasize that John's repeated command to "abide in him" is the central, practical point. This isn't a passive state but an active, continuous exercise of faith, hope, and love. It means holding fast to Christ, His teachings, and His ordinances, making Him the center of one's life.
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1 John
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And now, little children (1 John 2:1).
Abide in Him, so that when He will appear—that is, in the end of the world, to r…
And now (κα νυν). John tenderly repeats the exhortation, "keep on abiding in him."
If he shall be manifested
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
And you do not need anyone to teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has t…
This verse makes the transition from con cern about false teachers to concern for the children of God. It joins the admonition developed in the pre…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And now, little children, abide in him The apostle having finished his separate instructions exhortations to the fathers, youn…
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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 …
