1 John 2:6 bbe — He who says that he is living in him, will do as he did.

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"He who says that he is living in him, will do as he did."

— 1 John 2:6, Bible in Basic English

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1 John 2 — Context

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And by this we may be certain that we have knowledge of him, if we keep his laws.

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The man who says, I have knowledge of him, and does not keep his laws, is false, and there is nothing true in him:

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But in every man who keeps his word, the love of God is made complete. By this we may be certain that we are in him:

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He who says that he is living in him, will do as he did.

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My loved ones, I do not give you a new law, but an old law which you had from the first; this old law is the word which came to your ears.

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Again, I give you a new law, which is true in him and in you; for the night is near its end and the true light is even now shining out.

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He who says that he is in the light, and has hate in his heart for his brother, is still in the dark.

1 John 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:6 say?
1 John 2:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who says that he is living in him, will do as he did.”
Where is 1 John 2:6 in the Bible?
1 John 2:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:6 in?
1 John 2:6 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 2:6?
1 John 2:6 reads (BBE): “He who says that he is living in him, will do as he did.” 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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