1 John 2:22 cpdv — Who is a liar, other than he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This one is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Who is a liar, other than he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This one is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. "

— 1 John 2:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 2 — Context

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They went out from among us, but they were not of us. For, if they had been of us, certainly they would have remained with us. But in this way, it is made manifest that none of them are of us.

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Yet you have the anointing of the Holy One, and you know everything.

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I have not written to you as to ones who are ignorant of the truth, but as to ones who know the truth. For no lie is of the truth.

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Who is a liar, other than he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This one is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.

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No one who denies the Son also has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son, also has the Father.

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As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If what you have heard from the beginning remains in you, then you, too, shall abide in the Son and in the Father.

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And this is the Promise, which he himself has promised to us: Eternal Life.

1 John 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:22 say?
1 John 2:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Who is a liar, other than he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This one is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. ”
Where is 1 John 2:22 in the Bible?
1 John 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 22.
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 2:22.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:22 in?
1 John 2:22 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 2:22?
1 John 2:22 reads (CPDV): “Who is a liar, other than he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This one is the Antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son. ” 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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