1 John 2:23

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

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:23

BSB
Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well.
AKJV
Whoever denies the Son, the same has not the Father: he that acknowledges the Son has the Father also.
CPDV
No one who denies the Son also has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son, also has the Father.
ERV
Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.
NHEB
Whoever denies the Son, the same does not have the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also.
SMT
Every one denying the Son, neither has the Father: he acknowledging the Son, has also the Father.

Commentary for 1 John 2:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 John 2:23
Summary
Acknowledging Christ's identity grants comprehensive divine relationship
Event
Connecting Son-acknowledgment to Father-inclusion
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching