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1 John 2:29 akjv — If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him.

American King James Version

"If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him. "

— 1 John 2:29, American King James Version

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1 John 2 — Context

26

These things have I written to you concerning them that seduce you.

27

But the anointing which you have received of him stays in you, and you need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it has taught you, you shall abide in him.

28

And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

29

If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him.

1 John 2:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:29 say?
1 John 2:29 in the American King James Version reads: “If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him. ”
Where is 1 John 2:29 in the Bible?
1 John 2:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 29.
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 2:29.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:29 in?
1 John 2:29 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 2:29?
1 John 2:29 reads (AKJV): “If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him. ” 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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