2For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us for ever.


In Context

1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

2 For the truth's sake, which dwells in us, and shall be with us for ever.

3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of your children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

2 John 1:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:2For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:2To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only, but also all who know the truth-- because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:2for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:2for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:2for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:2For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:2for the truth's sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:2For the truth's sake which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:2because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,