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NASB | John 17:22 "The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 17:22 "I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may be one, just as We are one; |
Subject: God the Son as a confession of faith |
Bible Note: Hi Leslie N, You have asked for an opinion on 2 John 1:9. I believe that 2 John 1:9 speaks of those that are future believers that are walking in the commandments and teachings of Christ. The marginal note for the verse in my NASB Study Bible has, [Lit, goes on ahead]. The ones who go on ahead and walk as they walk, see that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. If they do not abide in this teaching they make Him a liar. However, we have to be aware that this Man who came in the flesh is also God Himself who is Spirit. He emptied Himself and was found to be in appearance as a Man. The one who abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 1 John 5:20, "And we know that the Son of God has come, and has given us understanding, in order that we might know (Him) who is true, and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God/ and eternal life." 2 John 1:7, "For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8 Watch yourselves...9 Anyone who goes too far [goes on ahead] and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son./" I believe that we should consider for the letters of John capitalizing the Truth. For instance, 3 John 1:3, "For I was very glad when brethren came and bore witness to your Truth, that is, how you are walking in (Truth)." From the heart, Ray |