ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς, as in 1 John 2:7. The significant iteration of μένειν is lost in A.V. (“abide … remain … continue”). ἐν τῷ Υἱῷ καὶ ἐν τῷ Πατρί : observe the order. The Son is the manifestation of the Father; through Him we reach the Unseen Father (cf. John 14:9).

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Old Testament