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1 John 2:28

1 John 2:29 cpdv — If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are born of him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are born of him. "

— 1 John 2:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 John 2 — Context

26

I have written these things to you, because of those who would seduce you.

27

But as for you, let the Anointing that you have received from him abide in you. And so, you have no need of anyone to teach you. For his Anointing teaches you about everything, and it is the truth, and it is not a lie. And just as his Anointing has taught you, abide in him.

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And now, little sons, abide in him, so that when he appears, we may have faith, and we may not be confounded by him at his advent.

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If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are 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 (CPDV): “If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are 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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