2Jo 2 | RWP | e4.org | For the truth's sake ( δια την αληθειαν ). Repetition of the word, one of which John is very fond ( , "the truth, as revealed by the Christ, and gradually unfolded by the Spirit, who is truth" (Brooke). Which abideth in us ( την μενουσαν εν ημιν ). See for "sanctified in truth" and for abiding in Christ, and so it includes all who are in Christ. It shall be with us ( μεθ' ημων εστα ). Confident assertion, not a mere wish. Note the order of the words, "With us it shall be" ( εστα future middle of ειμ ).

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For the truth's sake ( δια την αληθειαν ). Repetition of the word, one of which John is very fond (1Jo 1:6, "the truth, as revealed by the Christ, and gradually unfolded by the Spirit, who is truth" (Brooke).

Which abideth in us ( την μενουσαν εν ημιν ). See Joh 17:19 for "sanctified in truth" and 1Jo 2:6 for abiding in Christ, and so it includes all who are in Christ.

It shall be with us ( μεθ' ημων εστα ). Confident assertion, not a mere wish. Note the order of the words, "With us it shall be" ( εστα future middle of ειμ ).