1 John 2:2

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:2

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 2:2

AndG2532Conjunction heG846 isG2076VerbthepropitiationG2434Noun Masculine forG4012Preposition ourG2257 sinsG266Noun Feminine andG1161Conjunction notG3756 forG4012Preposition oursG2251 onlyG3440Adverb Neuter butG235Conjunction alsoG2532Conjunction forG4012PrepositionthesinsofthewholeG3650Adjective worldG2889Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 John 2:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 John 2:2

Summary

Christ's sacrifice atones for universal guilt

Event

Describing sacrificial atonement

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD