1 John 2:21

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 John 2:21

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.
AKJV
I have not written to you because you know not the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth.
CPDV
I have not written to you as to ones who are ignorant of the truth, but as to ones who know the truth. For no lie is of the truth.
ERV
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.
NHEB
I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.
SMT
I have not written to you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

Commentary for 1 John 2:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 2:21
Summary
Confirming truth among believers already possessing knowledge
Event
Reaffirming known truth
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching