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NASB | 1 John 2:2 and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:2 And He [that same Jesus] is the propitiation for our sins [the atoning sacrifice that holds back the wrath of God that would otherwise be directed at us because of our sinful nature--our worldliness, our lifestyle]; and not for ours alone, but also for [the sins of all believers throughout] the whole world. |
Subject: The 'Kosmos' in 1 John |
Bible Note: Well, in this verse John DOES use the word world in refering to believers, dear Brother Tim, Because it's the only meaning that makes sense of the Savior's propitiation, if one knows what propitiation means. But some maintain that the wrath of God towards all people has been propitiated and at the same time maintain Rom 1:18 is true. Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, Peace, Lionstrong |