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1 John 2:28

1 John 2:29 net — If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him.

NET Bible

"If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by him."

— 1 John 2:29, NET Bible

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1 John 2 — Context

26

These things I have written to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

27

Now as for you, the anointing that you received from him resides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about all things, it is true and is not a lie. Just as it has taught you, you reside in him.

28

Children of God And now, little children, remain in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink away from him in shame when he comes back.

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If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by 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 NET Bible reads: “If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by 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 (NET): “If you know that he is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been fathered by 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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