1 John 2:6

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 John 2:6

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

That saith

1 John 2:4

1 John 1:6

To walk

1 Peter 2:21

General references

Philippians 2:5

Bible References

That saith

Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.

If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness [of sin], we lie and do not practice the truth;

To walk

but if we [really] walk in the Light [that is, live each and every day in conformity with the precepts of God], as He Himself is in the Light, we have [true, unbroken] fellowship with one another [He with us, and we with Him], and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin [by erasing the stain of sin, keeping us cleansed from sin in all its forms and manifestations].

Righteousness will go before Him
And will make His footsteps into a way [in which to walk].

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me [following Me as My disciple], for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest (renewal, blessed quiet) for your souls.

For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you.

Imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.

For [as a believer] you have been called for this purpose, since Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you may follow in His footsteps.

General references

Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility],