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Cross-References — 2 John 1

4 pairs

  1. 2 John 1:5referencesJohn 13:34

    2 John 1:5 reiterates the commandment to love one another, which is the same commandment Jesus gave to His disciples in John 13:34, emphasizing the continuity of this commandment in the Christian community.

    Thematic focusLove, Commandment, Christian Community.

  2. 2 John 1:7references1 John 4:2-3

    2 John 1:7 warns against deceivers who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, which aligns with 1 John 4:2-3 that provides a test for discerning the Spirit of God by acknowledging Jesus' incarnation.

    Thematic focusIncarnation, Deception, Truth.

  3. 2 John 1:9referencesJohn 15:4-6

    2 John 1:9 speaks about abiding in the doctrine of Christ, which is similar to Jesus' teaching in John 15:4-6 about abiding in Him to bear fruit, highlighting the importance of remaining in Christ's teachings.

    Thematic focusAbiding in Christ, Doctrine, Faithfulness.

  4. 2 John 1:10referencesGalatians 1:8-9

    2 John 1:10 advises not to receive those who do not bring the doctrine of Christ, similar to Paul's warning in Galatians 1:8-9 against accepting any other gospel, stressing the importance of doctrinal purity.

    Thematic focusDoctrinal Purity, False Teaching, Gospel.

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