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I John 2:6

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Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 6

abideth--implying a condition lasting, without intermission, and without end. He that saith . . . ought--so that his deeds may be consistent with his words. even as he--Believers readily supply the name, their hearts being full of Him (compare Joh 20:15). "Even as He walked" when on earth, especially in respect to love. John delights in referring to Christ as the model man, with the words, "Even as He," &c. "It is not Christ's walking on the sea, but His ordinary walk, that we are called on to imitate" [LUTHER].

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 6

Here the apostle encourages against sins of infirmity (Jo1 2:1, Jo1 2:2), shows the true knowledge and love of God (Jo1 2:3-6), renews the precept of fraternal love (Jo1 2:7-11), addresses the several ages of Christians (Jo1 2:12-14), warns against worldly love (Jo1 2:15-17), against seducers (Jo1 2:18, Jo1 2:19), shows the security of true Christians (Jo1 2:20-27), and advises to abide in Christ (Jo1 2:28, Jo1 2:29).

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Strong's Concordancev. 6

λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… μένω (ménō, G3306) — to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὀφείλω (opheílō, G3784) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should);… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… οὕτω (hoútō, G3779) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,… καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that ἐκεῖνος (ekeînos, G1565) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed

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For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:

John 13:15rank 44

I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you.

I Corinthians 11:1rank 36

You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.

I John 3:6rank 29

No one who remains in Him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has seen Him or known Him.

Ephesians 5:2rank 25

and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.

Matthew 11:29rank 24

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I John 2:4rank 20

If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

I John 2:28rank 17

And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

Psalms 85:13rank 15

Righteousness will go before Him to prepare the way for His steps.

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