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Selected Verse: 2 John 1:9 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 2Jo 1:9 |
King James |
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
The loss (Jo2 1:8) meant is here explained: the not having God, which results from abiding not in the doctrine of Christ.
transgresseth--The oldest manuscripts and versions read, "Every one who takes the lead"; literally, "goes," or "leads on before"; compare Joh 10:4, "He goeth before them" (not the same Greek). Compare Jo3 1:9, "Loveth to have the pre-eminence."
hath not God-- (Jo1 2:23; Jo1 5:15). The second "of Christ" is omitted in the oldest manuscripts, but is understood in the sense.
He--emphatical: He and He alone. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God - In the doctrine which Christ taught, or the true doctrine respecting him. The language is somewhat ambiguous, like the phrase "the love of Christ," which may mean either his love to us, or our love to him. Compare Joh 15:9. It is difficult to determine here which is the true sense - whether it means the doctrine or precepts which he taught, or the true doctrine respecting him. Macknight understands by it the doctrine taught by Christ and his apostles. It would seem most probable that this is the sense of the passage, but then it would include, of course, all that Christ taught respecting himself, as well as his other instructions. The essential idea is, that the truth must be held respecting the precepts, the character, and the work of the Saviour. Probably the immediate allusion here is to those to whom John so frequently referred as "antichrist," who denied that Jesus had come in the flesh, Jo2 1:7. At the same time, however, he makes the remark general, that if anyone did not hold the true doctrine respecting the Saviour, he had no real knowledge of God. See Joh 1:18; Joh 5:23; Joh 15:23; Joh 17:3; Jo1 2:23.
Hath not God - Has no true knowledge of God. The truth taught here is, that it is essential for piety to hold the true doctrine respecting Christ.
He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ - In the true doctrine respecting Christ, or in the doctrine which he taught.
He hath both the Father and the Son - There is such an intimate union between the Father and the Son, that he who has just views of the one has also of the other. Compare the Joh 14:7, Joh 14:9-11 notes; Jo1 2:23 note. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
transgresseth
Sin
(See Scofield) - (Rom 3:23).
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| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Whosoever transgresseth (πᾶς ὁ παραβαίνων)
The best texts read προάγων goeth onward. So Rev., with taketh the lead in margin. The meaning is, whosoever advances beyond the limits of Christian doctrine. Others explain of those who would set themselves up as teachers, or take the lead. Such false progress is contrasted with abiding in the teaching. On the construction, πᾶς every one, with the article and participle, see on Jo1 3:3.
Abideth - in (μένων ἐν)
See on Jo1 2:6.
Doctrine (διδαχῇ)
Better, as Rev., teaching.
Of Christ
Not the teaching concerning Christ, but the teaching of Christ Himself and of His apostles. See Heb 2:3. So according to New Testament usage. See Joh 18:19; Act 2:12; Rev 2:14, Rev 2:15.
In the doctrine of Christ
Omit of Christ. Διδαχή teaching, is used thus absolutely, Rom 16:17; Tit 1:9. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Receive this as a certain rule: Whosoever transgresseth - Any law of God. Hath not God - For his Father and his God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ - Believing and obeying it. He hath both the Father and the Son - For his God. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Whosoever transgresseth - Παραβαινων· He who passes over the sacred enclosure, or goes beyond the prescribed limits; and abideth not in the doctrine - does not remain within these holy limits, but indulges himself either in excesses of action or passion; hath not God for his Father, nor the love of God in his heart.
Hath both the father and the Son - He who abideth in the doctrine of Christ, his body is a temple of the Holy Trinity, and he has communion with the Father as his Father, and with the Son as his Savior and Redeemer. |
15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
4 And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?
10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.
11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.
3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.