1 John 2:6New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— the one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— He that says he abides in him ought, even as *he* walked, himself also [so] to walk.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— He that saith, that, in him, he abideth, ought, just as He walked, himself also, to be walking.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— He who is saying in him he doth remain, ought according as he walked also himself so to walk.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— He that saith he remaineth in him, ought euen so to walke, as he hath walked.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— He that sayeth he abideth in him, ought himselfe also so to walke, euen as he walked.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— He who says he abides in him ought himself also so to walk even as he walked.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— He who saith, I am in him, ought according to his walkings to walk.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— He that saith, I am in him, is bound to walk according to his walkings. |
He that saith
3004 {3004} Primeλέγωlego{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5723 <5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 2549
he abideth
3306 {3306} Primeμένωmeno{men'-o}
A primary verb; to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy).
z5721 <5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 647
in
1722 {1722} Primeἐνen{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); ' in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
him
846 {0846} Primeαὐτόςautos{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
ought
3784 {3784} Primeὀφείλωopheilo{of-i'-lo}
Including its prolonged form (second form) used in certain tenses. Probably from the base of G3786 (through the idea of accruing); to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively to be under obligation ( ought, must, should); morally to fail in duty.
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
himself
y846 [0846] Standardαὐτόςautos{ow-tos'}
From the particle αὖ [[au]] (perhaps akin to the base of G0109 through the idea of a baffling wind; backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound of G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons.
x848 (0848) Complementαὑτοῦhautou{how-too'}
Contraction for G1438; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation).
also
2532 {2532} Primeκαίkai{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
so
3779 {3779} Primeοὕτωhouto{hoo'-to}
From G3778; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows).
to walk,
4043 {4043} Primeπεριπατέωperipateo{per-ee-pat-eh'-o}
From G4012 and G3961; to tread all around, that is, walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary).
z5721 <5721> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Infinitive (See G5795) Count - 647
even as
2531 {2531} Primeκαθώςkathos{kath-oce'}
From G2596 and G5613; just (or inasmuch) as, that.
he
1565 {1565} Primeἐκεῖνοςekeinos{ek-i'-nos}
From G1563; that one (or [neuter] thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.
walked.
4043 {4043} Primeπεριπατέωperipateo{per-ee-pat-eh'-o}
From G4012 and G3961; to tread all around, that is, walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary).
z5656 <5656> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 2319 |
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 John 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,” etc. “It is not Christ’s walking on the sea, but His ordinary walk, that we are called on to imitate” [Luther]. |
1 John 2:6
He that saith he abideth in him — which implies a durable state; a constant, lasting knowledge of, and communion with, him. Ought himself — Otherwise they are vain words. So to walk, even as he walked — In the world. As he, are words that frequently occur in this epistle. Believers having their hearts full of him, easily supply his name. |
1 John 2:6
(5) He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
(5) He that is one with Christ, must live his life, that is, must walk in his steps. |
- that saith:
1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
1 John 1:6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
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- he:
1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
1 John 3:6 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
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. ... If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast [them] into the fire, and they are burned.
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- to walk:
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Psalms 85:13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set [us] in the way of his steps.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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