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Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

2 John 1:2

For the truth's sake The repetition of the word -truth" is quite in S. John's style. -The truth" here and at the end of 2 John 1:1 means the truth as revealed in Christ and the Spirit.

which dwelleth in us Better, as R. V., which abideth in us: see on 1 John 2:24.

and shall be with us for ever -With us" is emphatic: and with us it shall be for ever. An echo of Christ's farewell discourses: -He shall give you another Advocate, that He may be with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth" (John 14:16). Comp. -I am … the Truth" (John 14:6) and -The Spirit is the Truth" (1 John 5:6). The Apostle and all believers love the elect lady and her children on account of the ever-abiding presence of Christ in the gift of the Spirit. -For ever" is literally -unto the age": see on 1 John 2:17.

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