Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.

New International Version Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. New Living Translation Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. English Standard Version whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.

What does 1 John 2:6 mean? This verse completes John's thought which was begun in verse 5. Anyone claiming to "abide" in Christ should "walk," or live, as Jesus lived.

2:6 He that saith he abideth in him - which implies a durable state; a constant, lasting knowledge of, and communion with, him. Ought himself - Otherwise they are vain words. So to walk, even as he walked - In the world.

Jesus is the one and only life-giving artery by Whom our new born-again life is energised. God knows the importance of our abiding in Christ, for without Him we can do nothing. Without His life flowing through us we are powerless to do anything that is of eternal value to the glory of God.

1 John 2:6 In-Context 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them.

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1 John 2:6 Study Bible: he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked. Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked. This phrase emphasizes the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ. To "abide" suggests a continuous, living connection, akin to the vine and branches metaphor found in John 15:4-5.

6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Read full chapter

1 John 2:1-6 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the... Read verse in New International Version