1 John 2:29

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 John 2:29

BSB

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

AKJV

If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that does righteousness is born of him.

CPDV

If you know that he is just, then know, too, that all who do what is just are born of him.

ERV

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

NHEB

If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of him.

SMT

If ye know that he is just, ye know that every one doing justice has been born of him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 John 2:29

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Commentary for 1 John 2:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of 1 John 2:29

Summary

Just behavior identifies those born from deity

Event

Righteousness as proof of origin

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD