2 John 1:9

“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.”

"Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son." - 2 John 1:9
Commentary

What does 2 John 1:9 mean?

2 John 1:9 (KJV) says, "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son." This verse from the second epistle of John addresses the importance of abiding in the…

Read full commentaryDevotional

Abiding in the Doctrine of Christ: The Path to True Fellowship

In the short and often overlooked letter of 2 John, the Apostle John presents profound truths that challenge and inspire believers. The verse, "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Steadfastness in the Doctrine of Christ

Heavenly Father, I humbly come before You in recognition of the profound depth and wisdom found within Your Word. Your truth reveals the path of righteousness and offers guidance for our journey through this life. As I reflect on the words of 2 John 1:9, I am reminded of the…

Read prayer

Artwork for 2 John 1:9

See all →
2 John 1:9 - "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son."
2 John 1:13 - "The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen."
1 John 1:9
2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
2 John 1:11 - "For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds."
2 John 1:2 - "For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever."
1 John 2:9 - "He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now."
"The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen." - 2 John 1:13
2 John 1:8 - "Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward."
2 John 1:10 - "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:"
2 John 1:4 - "I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father."
John 1:9 - "That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world."
2 John 1:7 - "For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist."
"For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." - 2 John 1:11
2 John 1:6 - "And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it."
John 10:9
2 John 1:3 - "Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love."
"For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever." - 2 John 1:2
John 9:1-3
John 9:1-41
2 John 1:5 - "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another."
2 John 1:1 - "The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;"
3 John 1:9 - "I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not."
2 John 1:12 - "Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full."
2 John 1:3 - "Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love."
John 1:1-2
John 1:1-2
"That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world." - John 1:9