- He is himself the sacrifice for our sins—
and not only for our sins
but also for the sins of the whole world. - Do not love the world
or what is in the world.
If anyone does love the world,
the love of the Father is not in him. - For everything that is in the world—
the concupiscence of the flesh,
the concupiscence of the eyes,
and the pride of life—
comes not from the Father
but from the world. - And the world with all its enticements
is passing away,
but whoever does the will of God
abides forever. - Whoever denies the Son
does not have the Father,
but whoever acknowledges the Son
has the Father also. - Let what you heard from the beginning
remain in you.
If what you heard from the beginning
remains in you,
then you will remain in the Son
and in the Father. - But as for you,
the anointing you received from him
remains in you,
and therefore you do not need anyone
to teach you.
This same anointing
teaches you everything
and is true and not false,
so abide in him just as he taught you. - And now, dear children,
abide in him,
so that when he appears
we may have confidence
and not be put to shame by him
at his coming.
The way of God is blameless,
and the Lord’s promise proves true;
he is a shield to all
who flee to him for safety. Because in my eyes you are precious,
because you are honored and I love you,
I will give people in exchange for you
and nations in return for your life.Next verse!With image