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1 John 2:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 John 2:2-4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
2 He Himself is the propitiation(A) for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world.(B)
God’s Commands
3 This is how we are sure(C) that we have come to know Him: by keeping His commands.(D) 4 The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” yet doesn't keep His commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
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1 John 2:2-4
New International Version
1 John 2:2-4
New International Version
2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins,(A) and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.(B)
Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers
3 We know(C) that we have come to know him(D) if we keep his commands.(E) 4 Whoever says, “I know him,”(F) but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.(G)
1 John 2:2-4
New King James Version
1 John 2:2-4
New King James Version
2 And (A)He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but (B)also for the whole world.
The Test of Knowing Him
3 Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. 4 He who says, “I know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a (C)liar, and the truth is not in him.
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1 John 2:2-4
English Standard Version
1 John 2:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but (B)also for the sins of the whole world. 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we (C)keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments (D)is a liar, and (E)the truth is not in him,
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