1 John 2:24 bbe — But as for you, keep in your hearts the things which were made clear to you from the first. If you keep these things in…

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"But as for you, keep in your hearts the things which were made clear to you from the first. If you keep these things in your hearts you will be kept in the Father and the Son."

— 1 John 2:24, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 2 — Context

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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.

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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.

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He who has no belief in the Son has not the Father: he who makes clear his belief in the Son has the Father.

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But as for you, keep in your hearts the things which were made clear to you from the first. If you keep these things in your hearts you will be kept in the Father and the Son.

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And this is the hope which he gave you, even eternal life.

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I am writing these things to you about those whose purpose is that you may be turned out of the true way.

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As for you, the Spirit which he gave you is still in you, and you have no need of any teacher; but as his Spirit gives you teaching about all things, and is true and not false, so keep your hearts in him, through the teaching which he has given you.

1 John 2:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:24 say?
1 John 2:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But as for you, keep in your hearts the things which were made clear to you from the first. If you keep these things in your hearts you will be kept in the Father and the Son.”
Where is 1 John 2:24 in the Bible?
1 John 2:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 24.
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 2:24.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:24 in?
1 John 2:24 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 2:24?
1 John 2:24 reads (BBE): “But as for you, keep in your hearts the things which were made clear to you from the first. If you keep these things in your hearts you will be kept in 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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