1 John 2:19 bbe — They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out fr…

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"They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us."

— 1 John 2:19, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 2 — Context

16

Because everything in the world, the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father but of the world.

17

And the world and its desires is coming to an end: but he who does God's pleasure is living for ever.

18

Little children, it is the last hour; and as you were given word that the Antichrist would come, so now a number of Antichrists have come to you; and by this we are certain that it is the last hour.

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They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us.

20

And you have the Spirit from the Holy One and you all have knowledge.

21

I have not sent you this letter because you have no knowledge of what is true, but because you have knowledge, and because that which is false has nothing in common with that which is true.

22

Who is false but he who says that Jesus is not the Christ? He is the Antichrist who has no belief in the Father or the Son.

1 John 2:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:19 say?
1 John 2:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us.”
Where is 1 John 2:19 in the Bible?
1 John 2:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 19.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:19.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:19 in?
1 John 2:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:19?
1 John 2:19 reads (BBE): “They went out from us but they were not of us; if they had been of us they would still be with us: but they went out from us so that it might be made clear that they were not of us.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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