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A Claim Requires Proof
Scholars emphasize that claiming to 'abide in' Christ is not merely a statement of belief or a mystical feeling. It is a profession that demands evidence. The primary proof, according to John, is a life that actively seeks to imitate the way Jesus lived. A life that disregards Christ's example contradicts the claim of being united with Him.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 John 2:6
18th Century
Theologian
He that saith, he abideth in him. Gr., remains in him; that is, abides or remains in the belief of his doctrines, and in the comf…
AT Robertson
On 1 John 2:6
Himself also to walk (κα αυτος περιπατειν). Present active infinitive after οφειλε (ought), "Himself also to keep on walking," a c…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 John 2:3–8
19th Century
Bishop
The fourth inference from the doctrine that God is Light analyzes more accurately the general expression of 1 John 1:7, walking in …
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 John 2:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandment, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily i…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 John 2:6
“To live in him” (either the Father or the Son, but in the context the Father is more likely) introduces another way the opponents described their …
John Gill
On 1 John 2:6
17th Century
Pastor
He that saith he abideth in him
As all do that are in him; once in Christ, and always in Christ; they are set as a s…
Matthew Henry
On 1 John 2:3–11
17th Century
Minister
What knowledge of Christ can that be which does not see that He is most worthy of our entire obedience? A disobedient life shows there is neither r…