Parallel Verses
Amplified
because of the truth which lives in our hearts and will be with us forever:
New American Standard Bible
for
King James Version
For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
Holman Bible
because of the truth that remains in us
International Standard Version
that is present in us and will be with us forever.
A Conservative Version
because of the truth that abides in us, and will be with us into the age.
American Standard Version
for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:
An Understandable Version
[We all love you] because of the truth which continues to live in our hearts and will be with us forever.
Anderson New Testament
we all love you, on account of the truth that dwells in us, and which will be with us forever:
Bible in Basic English
Because of this true knowledge which is in us, and will be with us for ever:
Common New Testament
because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:
Daniel Mace New Testament
in consideration of the true doctrine, we all profess, and in which we shall for ever persevere.
Darby Translation
for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
for the truth's sake, which is in us, and shall be with us forever:
Godbey New Testament
on account of the truth which abides in us, and shall be with us forever.
John Wesley New Testament
which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
Julia Smith Translation
For the truth remaining in us, and shall be with us forever.
King James 2000
For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us forever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us {forever}.
Modern King James verseion
for the sake of the truth dwelling in us, and which shall be with us forever.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be in us for ever.
Moffatt New Testament
for the sake of the Truth which remains within us and will be with us for ever:
Montgomery New Testament
I love you for the sake of the truth which is abiding in us and will be with us forever.
NET Bible
because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us forever.
New Heart English Bible
for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
Noyes New Testament
for the sake of the truth which abideth in us, and will be with us for ever.
Sawyer New Testament
on account of the truth which continues in you, and shall be with you forever.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
because of the truth which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever:
Twentieth Century New Testament
We love you for the sake of that Truth which is always in our hearts; yes, and it will be ours for ever.
Webster
For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
Weymouth New Testament
for the sake of the truth which is continually in our hearts and will be with us for ever.
Williams New Testament
because of the truth that lives on in our hearts and will be with us forever:
World English Bible
for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
Worsley New Testament
for the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and will be with us for ever:
Youngs Literal Translation
because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,
Interlinear
Dia
hemin
ἡμῶν
hemon
Usage: 388
Word Count of 35 Translations in 2 John 1:2
Images 2 John 1:2
Prayers for 2 John 1:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Greetings
1
The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen)
Cross References
John 15:7
1 Corinthians 9:23
And I do all this for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings along with you.
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your bond-servants for Jesus’ sake.
Colossians 3:16
Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
2 Timothy 1:5
I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well.
1 Peter 1:23-25
for you have been born again [that is, reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] not of seed which is perishable but [from that which is] imperishable and immortal, that is, through the living and everlasting word of God.
2 Peter 1:12
Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is
1 John 1:8
If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.]
1 John 2:14
I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the word of God remains [always] in you, and you have been victorious over the evil one [by accepting Jesus as Savior].
1 John 2:17
The world is passing away, and with it its lusts [the shameful pursuits and ungodly longings]; but the one who does the will of God and carries out His purposes lives forever.