1 John 2:1

AMP: My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in every way—purpose, thought, and action].

ASV: My little children, these things write I unto you that ye may not sin. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

BSB: My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father — Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.

DARBY: My children, these things I write to you in order that ye may not sin; and if any one sin, we have a patron with the Father, Jesus Christ [the] righteous;

DRA: My little children, these things I write to you, that you may not sin. But if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the just:

KJV: My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

1 John 2:2

AMP: And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature—our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world.

ASV: and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

BSB: He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

DARBY: and *he* is the propitiation for our sins; but not for ours alone, but also for the whole world.

DRA: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.

KJV: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

1 John 2:3

AMP: And this is how we know [daily, by experience] that we have come to know Him [to understand Him and be more deeply acquainted with Him]: if we habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings).

ASV: And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

BSB: By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.

DARBY: And hereby we know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

DRA: And by this we know that we have known him, if we keep his commandments.

KJV: And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.

1 John 2:4

AMP: Whoever says, “I have come to know Him,” but does not habitually keep [focused on His precepts and obey] His commandments (teachings), is a liar, and the truth [of the divine word] is not in him.

ASV: He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

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

DARBY: He that says, I know him, and does not keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him;

DRA: He who saith that he knoweth him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

KJV: He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

1 John 2:5

AMP: But whoever habitually keeps His word and obeys His precepts [and treasures His message in its entirety], in him the love of God has truly been perfected [it is completed and has reached maturity]. By this we know [for certain] that we are in Him:

ASV: but whoso keepeth his word, in him verily hath the love of God been perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him:

BSB: But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:

DARBY: but whoever keeps his word, in him verily the love of God is perfected. Hereby we know that we are in him.

DRA: But he that keepeth his word, in him in very deed the charity of God is perfected; and by this we know that we are in him.

KJV: But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.

1 John 2:6

AMP: whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself.

ASV: he that saith he abideth in him ought himself also to walk even as he walked.

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

DARBY: He that says he abides in him ought, even as *he* walked, himself also [so] to walk.

DRA: He that saith he abideth in him, ought himself also to walk, even as he walked.

KJV: He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

1 John 2:7

AMP: Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the message which you have heard [before from us]. [John 13:34, 35]

ASV: Beloved, no new commandment write I unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning: the old commandment is the word which ye heard.

BSB: Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.

DARBY: Beloved, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment, which ye have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye heard.

DRA: Dearly beloved, I write not a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you have heard.

KJV: Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.

1 John 2:8

AMP: On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true and realized in Christ and in you, because the darkness [of moral blindness] is clearing away and the true Light [the revelation of God in Christ] is already shining.

ASV: Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.

BSB: Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining.

DARBY: Again, I write a new commandment to you, which thing is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light already shines.

DRA: Again a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true both in him and in you; because the darkness is passed, and the true light now shineth.

KJV: Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

1 John 2:9

AMP: The one who says he is in the Light [in consistent fellowship with Christ] and yet habitually hates (works against) his brother [in Christ] is in the darkness until now.

ASV: He that saith he is in the light and hateth his brother, is in the darkness even until now.

BSB: If anyone claims to be in the light but hates his brother, he is still in the darkness.

DARBY: He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in the darkness until now.

DRA: He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

KJV: He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

1 John 2:10

AMP: The one who loves and unselfishly seeks the best for his [believing] brother lives in the Light, and in him there is no occasion for stumbling or offense [he does not hurt the cause of Christ or lead others to sin].

ASV: He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.

BSB: Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him.

DARBY: He that loves his brother abides in light, and there is no occasion of stumbling in him.

DRA: He that loveth his brother, abideth in the light, and there is no scandal in him.

KJV: He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

1 John 2:11

AMP: But the one who habitually hates (works against) his brother [in Christ] is in [spiritual] darkness and is walking in the darkness, and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

ASV: But he that hateth his brother is in the darkness, and walketh in the darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

BSB: But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

DARBY: But he that hates his brother is in the darkness, and walks in the darkness, and knows not where he goes, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.

DRA: But he that hateth his brother, is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth; because the darkness hath blinded his eyes.

KJV: But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.

1 John 2:12

AMP: I am writing to you, little children (believers, dear ones), because your sins have been forgiven for His name’s sake [you have been pardoned and released from spiritual debt through His name because you have confessed His name, believing in Him as Savior].

ASV: I write unto you, [my] little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name`s sake.

BSB: I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.

DARBY: I write to you, children, because [your] sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

DRA: I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.

KJV: I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.

1 John 2:13

AMP: I am writing to you, fathers [those believers who are spiritually mature], because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men [those believers who are growing in spiritual maturity], because you have been victorious and have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children [those who are new believers, those spiritually immature], because you have come to know the Father.

ASV: I write unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the evil one. I have written unto you, little children, because ye know the Father.

BSB: I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning.I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one.I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.

DARBY: I write to you, fathers, because ye have known him [that is] from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked [one]. I write to you, little children, because ye have known the Father.

DRA: I write unto you, fathers, because you have known him, who is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one.

KJV: I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.

1 John 2:14

AMP: I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the word of God remains [always] in you, and you have been victorious over the evil one [by accepting Jesus as Savior].

ASV: I have written unto you, fathers, because ye know him who is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the evil one.

BSB: I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning.I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

DARBY: I have written to you, fathers, because ye have known him [that is] from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and ye have overcome the wicked [one].

DRA: I write unto you, babes, because you have known the Father. I write unto you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.

KJV: I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

1 John 2:15

AMP: Do not love the world [of sin that opposes God and His precepts], nor the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

ASV: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

BSB: Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

DARBY: Love not the world, nor the things in the world. If any one love the world, the love of the Father is not in him;

DRA: Love not the world, nor the things which are in the world. If any man love the world, the charity of the Father is not in him.

KJV: Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

1 John 2:16

AMP: For all that is in the world—the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one’s resources or in the stability of earthly things]—these do not come from the Father, but are from the world.

ASV: For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vain glory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

BSB: For all that is in the world — the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life — is not from the Father but from the world.

DARBY: because all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

DRA: For all that is in the world, is the concupiscence of the flesh, and the concupiscence of the eyes, and the pride of life, which is not of the Father, but is of the world.

KJV: For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

1 John 2:17

AMP: The world is passing away, and with it its lusts [the shameful pursuits and ungodly longings]; but the one who does the will of God and carries out His purposes lives forever.

ASV: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

BSB: The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.

DARBY: And the world is passing, and its lust, but he that does the will of God abides for eternity.

DRA: And the world passeth away, and the concupiscence thereof: but he that doth the will of God, abideth for ever.

KJV: And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

1 John 2:18

AMP: Children, it is the last hour [the end of this age]; and just as you heard that the antichrist is coming [the one who will oppose Christ and attempt to replace Him], even now many antichrists (false teachers) have appeared, which confirms our belief that it is the last hour.

ASV: Little children, it is the last hour: and as ye heard that antichrist cometh, even now have there arisen many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last hour.

BSB: Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

DARBY: Little children, it is [the] last hour, and, according as ye have heard that antichrist comes, even now there have come many antichrists, whence we know that it is [the] last hour.

DRA: Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour.

KJV: Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

1 John 2:19

AMP: They went out from us [seeming at first to be Christians], but they were not really of us [because they were not truly born again and spiritually transformed]; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out [teaching false doctrine], so that it would be clearly shown that none of them are of us.

ASV: They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but [they went out], that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.

BSB: They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us.

DARBY: They went out from among us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have surely remained with us, but that they might be made manifest that none are of us.

DRA: They went out from us, but they were not of us. For if they had been of us, they would no doubt have remained with us; but that they may be manifest, that they are not all of us.

KJV: They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

1 John 2:20

AMP: But you have an anointing from the Holy One [you have been set apart, specially gifted and prepared by the Holy Spirit], and all of you know [the truth because He teaches us, illuminates our minds, and guards us from error].

ASV: And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all the things.

BSB: You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.

DARBY: And *ye* have [the] unction from the holy [one], and ye know all things.

DRA: But you have the unction from the Holy One, and know all things.

KJV: But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

1 John 2:21

AMP: I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie [nothing false, no deception] is of the truth.

ASV: I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

BSB: I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.

DARBY: I have not written to you because ye do not know the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

DRA: I have not written to you as to them that know not the truth, but as to them that know it: and that no lie is of the truth.

KJV: I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

1 John 2:22

AMP: Who is the liar but the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)? This is the antichrist [the enemy and antagonist of Christ], the one who denies and consistently refuses to acknowledge the Father and the Son.

ASV: Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, [even] he that denieth the Father and the Son.

BSB: Who is the liar, if it is not the one who denies that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, who denies the Father and the Son.

DARBY: Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? *He* is the antichrist who denies the Father and the Son.

DRA: Who is a liar, but he who denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is Antichrist, who denieth the Father, and the Son.

KJV: Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.

1 John 2:23

AMP: Whoever denies and repudiates the Son does not have the Father; the one who confesses and acknowledges the Son has the Father also.

ASV: Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.

BSB: Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.

DARBY: Whoever denies the Son has not the Father either; he who confesses the Son has the Father also.

DRA: Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father. He that confesseth the Son, hath the Father also.

KJV: Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.

1 John 2:24

AMP: As for you, let that remain in you [keeping in your hearts that message of salvation] which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning remains in you, you too will remain in the Son and in the Father [forever].

ASV: As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.

BSB: As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.

DARBY: As for *you* let that which ye have heard from the beginning abide in you: if what ye have heard from the beginning abides in you, *ye* also shall abide in the Son and in the Father.

DRA: As for you, let that which you have heard from the beginning, abide in you. If that abide in you, which you have heard from the beginning, you also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.

KJV: Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.

1 John 2:25

AMP: This is the promise which He Himself promised us—eternal life.

ASV: And this is the promise which he promised us, [even] the life eternal.

BSB: And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

DARBY: And this is the promise which *he* has promised us, life eternal.

DRA: And this is the promise which he hath promised us, life everlasting.

KJV: And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

1 John 2:26

AMP: These things I have written to you with reference to those who are trying to deceive you [seducing you and leading you away from the truth and sound doctrine].

ASV: These things have I written unto you concerning them that would lead you astray.

BSB: I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.

DARBY: These things have I written to you concerning those who lead you astray:

DRA: These things have I written to you, concerning them that seduce you.

KJV: These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.

1 John 2:27

AMP: As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him].

ASV: And as for you, the anointing which ye received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any one teach you; but as his anointing teacheth you; concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, ye abide in him.

BSB: And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.

DARBY: and *yourselves*, the unction which ye have received from him abides in you, and ye have not need that any one should teach you; but as the same unction teaches you as to all things, and is true and is not a lie, and even as it has taught you, ye shall abide in him.

DRA: And as for you, let the unction, which you have received from him, abide in you. And you have no need that any man teach you; but as his unction teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie. And as it hath taught you, abide in him.

KJV: But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

1 John 2:28

AMP: Now, little children (believers, dear ones), remain in Him [with unwavering faith], so that when He appears [at His return], we may have [perfect] confidence and not be ashamed and shrink away from Him at His coming.

ASV: And now, [my] little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

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

DARBY: And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming.

DRA: And now, little children, abide in him, that when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be confounded by him at his coming.

KJV: And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.

1 John 2:29

AMP: If you know that He is absolutely righteous, you know [for certain] that everyone who practices righteousness [doing what is right and conforming to God’s will] has been born of Him.

ASV: If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one also that doeth righteousness is begotten of him.

BSB: If you know that He is righteous, you also know that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of Him.

DARBY: If ye know that he is righteous, know that every one who practises righteousness is begotten of him.

DRA: If you know, that he is just, know ye, that every one also, who doth justice, is born of him.

KJV: If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

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