New International Version And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. New Living Translation Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning. English Standard Version And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it. Berean Standard Bible And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. Berean Literal Bible And this is love, that we should walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you⁺ heard from the beginning, so that you⁺ should walk in it. King James Bible And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. New King James Version This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. New American Standard Bible And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you are to walk in it. NASB 1995 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. NASB 1977 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. Legacy Standard Bible And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. Amplified Bible And this is love: that we walk in accordance with His commandments and are guided continually by His precepts. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should [always] walk in love. Berean Annotated Bible And this is love {agapē}, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you⁺ have heard from the beginning, that you⁺ must walk in love. Christian Standard Bible This is love: that we walk according to his commands. This is the command as you have heard it from the beginning: that you walk in love. Holman Christian Standard Bible And this is love: that we walk according to His commands. This is the command as you have heard it from the beginning: you must walk in love. American Standard Version And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it. Contemporary English Version Love means we do what God tells us. And from the beginning, he told you to love him. English Revised Version And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Love means that we live by doing what he commands. We were commanded to live in love, and you have heard this from the beginning. Good News Translation This love I speak of means that we must live in obedience to God's commands. The command, as you have all heard from the beginning, is that you must all live in love. International Standard Version And this is what demonstrates love: that we live according to God's commandments. Just as you have heard from the beginning what he commanded, you must live by it. NET Bible (Now this is love: that we walk according to his commandments.) This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning; thus you should walk in it. New Heart English Bible This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. Webster's Bible Translation And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, that as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. Weymouth New Testament The love of which I am speaking consists in our living in obedience to God's commands. God's command is that you should live in obedience to what you all heard from the very beginning. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. World English Bible This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand this is love, that we may walk according to His commands; this is the command, even as you heard from the beginning, that you may walk in it, Berean Literal Bible And this is love, that we should walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you⁺ heard from the beginning, so that you⁺ should walk in it. Young's Literal Translation and this is the love, that we may walk according to His commands; this is the command, even as ye did hear from the beginning, that in it ye may walk, Smith's Literal Translation And this is love, that we walk about according to his commands. This is the command, That as ye heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd this is charity, that we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment, that, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in the same: Catholic Public Domain Version And this is love: that we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment that you have heard in the same way from the beginning, and in which you should walk. New American Bible For this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, as you heard from the beginning, in which you should walk. New Revised Standard Version And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment just as you have heard it from the beginning—you must walk in it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should follow it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And this is love, that we walk according to his commandment; this commandment is according to what you have heard from the beginning, in which you have been walking. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. Godbey New Testament And this is the divine love, that we may walk about according to his commandments; this is the commandment, That, as you heard from the beginning, that you may walk about in it. Haweis New Testament And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, as ye have heard from the beginning, That ye should walk in it. Mace New Testament now love consists in the practice of the divine precepts, this is the precept you have originally receiv'd, as the rule of your conduct. Weymouth New Testament The love of which I am speaking consists in our living in obedience to God's commands. God's command is that you should live in obedience to what you all heard from the very beginning. Worrell New Testament And this is love, that we walk according to His commandment. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it. Worsley New Testament And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Walking in the Truth…5And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. 6And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love. 7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.… Cross References And this is love, 1 John 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome, John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. that we walk according to His commandments. Deuteronomy 10:12-13 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, / and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD that I am giving you this day for your own good? Joshua 22:5 But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways, to keep His commandments, to hold fast to Him, and to serve Him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 5:33 You must walk in all the ways that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, 1 John 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. 1 John 2:7 Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard. John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. that you must walk in love. Ephesians 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. Romans 13:10 Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 1 John 2:3-5 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: 1 John 3:23-24 And this is His commandment: that we should believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and we should love one another just as He commanded us. / Whoever keeps His commandments remains in God, and God in him. And by this we know that He remains in us: by the Spirit He has given us. 1 John 4:21 And we have this commandment from Him: Whoever loves God must love his brother as well. 2 John 1:5 And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. Treasury of Scripture And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it. this is love. John 14:15,21 If ye love me, keep my commandments… John 15:10,14 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love… Romans 13:8,9 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law… This is the. 2 John 1:5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 1 John 2:24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. Jump to Previous Beginning Command Commandment Commandments Commands Consists First Follow God's Hear Heard Keeping Law Love Obedience Speaking WalkJump to Next Beginning Command Commandment Commandments Commands Consists First Follow God's Hear Heard Keeping Law Love Obedience Speaking Walk2 John 1 1. He exhorts a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief,8. lest they lose the reward of their former profession; 10. and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus. And this is love, Love for God is revealed in willing devotion to Him, not merely in words or feelings. It reflects the pattern of Christ, whose love was marked by obedience to the Father and self-giving for His people. 1Jn 5:3 For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.… that we walk according to His commandments. Obedience is to shape the believer’s daily conduct. God’s commands direct His people in truth, righteousness, and love, making their faith visible in the way they live. Deu 10:12-13 And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you… This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, The command to love was part of the original apostolic message received by the churches. It had not been replaced or altered, but remained a settled requirement for those who belonged to Christ. 1Jn 3:11 This is the message you have heard from the beginning:… that you must walk in love. Love is to govern relationships within the church and before the world. It is expressed through faithfulness to God, care for fellow believers, and conduct consistent with the teaching of Christ. Eph 5:2 and walk in love, just as Christ loved us… Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of this epistle, John was one of Jesus' closest disciples and is often referred to as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." He wrote this letter to encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith and love. 2. The Elect Lady and Her Children The recipients of the letter, possibly a specific woman and her family or a metaphor for a local church congregation. John addresses them with affection and concern for their spiritual well-being. 3. False Teachers Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of 2 John warns against deceivers who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This highlights the importance of adhering to true doctrine. Teaching Points Love as ActionLove is not merely an emotion but is demonstrated through our actions, specifically through obedience to God's commandments. Consistency in Faith The commandment to walk in love is not new but has been a consistent message from the beginning of the Christian faith. Believers are called to remain steadfast in this truth. Guarding Against Deception In a world with many false teachings, adhering to the commandment of love helps safeguard our faith and ensures we remain aligned with the truth of the Gospel. Community and Accountability Walking in love involves community. We are called to love one another, holding each other accountable to live according to God's commandments. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 John 1:6?2. How does 2 John 1:6 define love in terms of obedience to God? 3. What does "walk in obedience to His commands" mean for daily Christian living? 4. How does 2 John 1:6 connect with Jesus' teachings in John 14:15? 5. Why is obedience essential for demonstrating love according to 2 John 1:6? 6. How can we practically "walk in love" within our church community today? 7. What does 2 John 1:6 mean by "walking in love" according to biblical teachings? 8. How does 2 John 1:6 define love in the context of Christian obedience? 9. Why is obedience to God's commandments emphasized in 2 John 1:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1? Verse 6. - And this is love; i.e., the love which the commandment enjoins consists in this - active and unremitting obedience. Just as in the sphere of thought truth must be combined with love (see on verse 3), so in the sphere of emotion love must be combined with obedience. Warm feelings, whether towards God or towards man, are worse than valueless if they are not united, on the one hand with obedience, on the other with truth. This was the elect lady's danger; in the exuberance of her chanty she was forgetting her obligations to the truth and the commandment. 2 John 1:6 ties love, obedience, and lifelong practice into one seamless reality. Genuine love flows from God’s example, expresses itself through obedient living, rests on truth that has never changed, and shows up in daily choices that mirror Christ’s sacrificial heart. Walking in love is therefore the clearest evidence that we belong to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. this αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. love, ἀγάπη (agapē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we walk περιπατῶμεν (peripatōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. commandments. ἐντολὰς (entolas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. This αὕτη (hautē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. very καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. commandment ἐντολή (entolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. you have heard ἠκούσατε (ēkousate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. [the] beginning, ἀρχῆς (archēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 746: From archomai; a commencement, or chief. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you must walk περιπατῆτε (peripatēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4043: From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [love]. αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources 2 John 1:6 Blue Letter Bible2 John 1:6 Bible Gateway 2 John 1:6 Bible.com 2 John 1:6 NIV |
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