2 John 1:9 nasb — Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teac…

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"Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son."

— 2 John 1:9, NASB

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2 John 1 — Context

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And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.

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For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.

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Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward.

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Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son.

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If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not give him a greeting;

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for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds.

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Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that your joy may be made full.

2 John 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:9 say?
2 John 1:9 in the NASB reads: “Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son.”
Where is 2 John 1:9 in the Bible?
2 John 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 John?
2 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 2 John about?
A one-page letter urging believers to walk in truth and love — and to refuse hospitality to traveling teachers who deny that Jesus has come in the flesh. Short, warm, and pastorally sharp.
What are the major themes of 2 John?
2 John explores themes including Truth, Love, Hospitality, Discernment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 John 1:9.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:9 in?
2 John 1:9 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 2 John 1:9?
2 John 1:9 reads (NASB): “Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both 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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