1 John 2:2 bbe — He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.

Bible in Basic English

"He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world."

— 1 John 2:2, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 2 — Context

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may be without sin. And if any man is a sinner, we have a friend and helper with the Father, Jesus Christ, the upright one:

He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.

And by this we may be certain that we have knowledge of him, if we keep his laws.

The man who says, I have knowledge of him, and does not keep his laws, is false, and there is nothing true in him:

But in every man who keeps his word, the love of God is made complete. By this we may be certain that we are in him:

1 John 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:2 say?

1 John 2:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.”

Where is 1 John 2:2 in the Bible?

1 John 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 2.

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 2:2.

What translation should I read 1 John 2:2 in?

1 John 2:2 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 2:2?

1 John 2:2 reads (BBE): “He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.” 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.

1 John 2:2 bbe — He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.

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