1 John 2:6

He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
saith	λέγων legōn	G3004	properly · verb — present active participle, nominative singular masculine
abideth	μένειν menein	G3306	to stay (in a given place · verb — present active infinitive
in	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
him	αὐτῷ autō	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — dative singular masculine
ought	ὀφείλει, opheilei	G3784	to owe (pecuniarily) · verb — present active indicative, 3rd person singular
himself	ἐκεῖνος ekeinos	G1565	that one (or (neuter) thing) · demonstrative pronoun — nominative singular masculine
so	καθὼς kathōs	G2531	just (or inasmuch) as · conjunction
walk	περιεπάτησεν, periepatēsen	G4043	to tread all around · verb — aorist active indicative, 3rd person singular
even	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
as	οὕτως houtōs	G3779	in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) · adverb
he	αὐτὸς autos	G846	the reflexive pronoun self · personal pronoun — nominative singular masculine
walked	περιπατεῖν.¶ peripatein	G4043	to tread all around · verb — present active infinitive

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Cross-references

1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
John 13:15 For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
John 15:4-6 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
1 John 3:6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
1 John 1:6-7 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:3-6

These verses may seem to relate to the seventh verse of the former chapter, between which and these verses there occurred an incidental discourse concerning the believer's duty and relief in case of sin, occasioned by the mention of one of the believer's privileges - his being cleansed from sin by the Mediator's blood. In that verse the apostle asserts the beneficial consequence of walking in the light: "We have then fellowship with one another, such divine fellowship and communion as are the prerogative of the church of Christ." Here now succeeds the trial or test of our light and of our love. I. The trial of our light: And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments, Jo…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 John 2:6

abideth--implying a condition lasting, without intermission, and without end. He that saith . . . ought--so that his deeds may be consistent with his words. even as he--Believers readily supply the name, their hearts being full of Him (compare Joh 20:15). "Even as He walked" when on earth, especially in respect to love. John delights in referring to Christ as the model man, with the words, "Even as He," &c. "It is not Christ's walking on the sea, but His ordinary walk, that we are called on to imitate" [LUTHER].

Adam Clarke on 1 John 2:6

Abideth in him - He who not only professes to have known Christ, but also that he has communion with him, and abides in his favor, should prove the truth of his profession by walking as Christ walked; living a life of devotion and obedience to God, and of benevolence and beneficence to his neighbor. Thus Christ walked; and he has left us an example that we should follow his steps. To be in Christ, Jo1 2:5, is to be converted to the Christian faith, and to have received the remission of sins. To abide in Christ, Jo1 2:6, is to continue in that state of salvation, growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

John Gill on 1 John 2:6

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 seal on his arm and heart, which can never be removed; they are in his arms, and can never be plucked from thence; and are members of him, and can never be disunited from him: or dwelleth in him, as in John 6:56; that is, by faith; who under a sense of sin and danger have fled to Christ, as to a strong tower and place of defence, where they dwell safely, peaceably, pleasantly, and comfortably, enjoying whatever is necessary for them. The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "he that saith I am in him"; loved by him, chosen in him, united to him, a member of his, and have comm…

The Church Fathers

There are three ways that we dwell in God—by faith, by hope and by love. God dwells in us by patience and humility.
— Hilary of Arles, INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 1 JOHN

Let us follow Christ's footsteps with the entire effort of our minds. And so that we may deserve to come to the gate of his heavenly kingdom, let us seriously consider entering it by that course of action by which he proceeded when he was spending his life on earth.
— Bede, Homilies on the Gospels 2.11

"Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked." However, since it happens that someone may convey precepts rightly and precisely, while their own affections are sluggish: this is far from God. Therefore, it is said that one who abides in God should also direct the paths of their own life according to Him.
— Oecumenius, Commentary on 1 John

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Dictionary and topics

Fellowship — (1.) With God, consisting in the knowledge of his will (Job 22:21; John 17:3); agreement with his designs (Amos 3:2); mutual affection (Rom. 8: 38, 39); enjoyment of his presence (Ps. 4:6);…
Example Of Christ, The · Conformity to, required in: Righteousness — Conformity to, required in: Righteousness
Holiness · The character of Christ, the standard of — The character of Christ, the standard of
Union With Christ · They who have, ought to walk as he walked — They who have, ought to walk as he walked

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

1 John 2:6

Word by word — the Greek

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:3-6

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 John 2:6

Adam Clarke on 1 John 2:6

John Gill on 1 John 2:6

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

1 John 2:6

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on 1 John 2:3-6

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 John 2:6

Adam Clarke on 1 John 2:6

John Gill on 1 John 2:6

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Calvin on 1 John 2:3-6

Tyndale Open Study Notes on 1 John 2:3-6