SEV Biblia, Chapter 2:6
El que dice que est en l, debe andar como l anduvo.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 1 John 2:6
Verse 6. Abideth in him] He who not only professes to have known Christ, but also that he has communion with him, and abides in his favour, should prove the truth of his profession by walking as Christ walked; living a life of devotion and obedience to God, and of benevolence and beneficence to his neighbour. Thus Christ walked; and he has left us an example that we should follow his steps. To be in Christ, ver. 5, is to be converted to the Christian faith, and to have received the remission of sins. To abide in Christ, ver. 6, is to continue in that state of salvation, growing in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 6. He that saith he abideth in him , &c.] As all do that are in him; once in Christ, and always in Christ; they are set as a seal on his arm and heart, which can never be removed; they are in his arms, and can never be plucked from thence; and are members of him, and can never be disunited from him: or dwelleth in him, as in ( John 6:56); that is, by faith; who under a sense of sin and danger have fled to Christ, as to a strong tower and place of defence, where they dwell safely, peaceably, pleasantly, and comfortably, enjoying whatever is necessary for them. The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, he that saith I am in him; loved by him, chosen in him, united to him, a member of his, and have communion with him: ought himself also to walk even as he walked ; as Christ walked, lived, and acted, so ought he; that is, to imitate him and follow him, as he has him for an example; not in his miraculous works in raising the dead, healing the sick, and walking upon the waters, &c. which were wrought as proofs of his deity and of his Messiahship, and not intended for imitation; nor in his mediatorial performances, as in his propitiatory sacrifice and advocacy; but in the exercise of grace, and duties of religion as a man, and in a private way; and may chiefly regard walking in love, as he walked, (see Ephesians 5:2); and is what is in the following verses insisted on, namely, the new commandment of love to the brethren; which should be to all as his was, and, like his, constant and lasting; and, when the case requires, should be shown by laying down life for them. The as is not a note of equality, but of likeness; for it cannot be thought that saints should walk in that degree of perfection, in humility, patience, love, and in the exercise of every other grace, and in the discharge of duty, as Christ did; only that they should copy after him, and make his obedience and life the rule of theirs.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 3-11 - What knowledge of Christ can that be, which sees not that he is mos worthy of our entire obedience? And a disobedient life shows there is neither religion nor honesty in the professor. The love of God is perfected in him that keeps his commandments. God's grace in his attains its true mark, and produces its sovereign effect as far as ma be in this world, and this is man's regeneration; though neve absolutely perfect here. Yet this observing Christ's commands, ha holiness and excellency which, if universal, would make the eart resemble heaven itself. The command to love one another had been in force from the beginning of the world; but it might be called a ne command as given to Christians. It was new in them, as their situatio was new in respect of its motives, rules, and obligations. And thos who walk in hatred and enmity to believers, remain in a dark state Christian love teaches us to value our brother's soul, and to drea every thing hurtful to his purity and peace. Where spiritual darknes dwells, in mind, the judgment, and the conscience will be darkened, an will mistake the way to heavenly life. These things demand seriou self-examination; and earnest prayer, that God would show us what we are, and whither we are going.
Greek Textus Receptus
ο 3588 λεγων 3004 5723 εν 1722 αυτω 846 μενειν 3306 5721 οφειλει 3784 5719 καθως 2531 εκεινος 1565 περιεπατησεν 4043 5656 και 2532 αυτος 846 ουτως 3779 περιπατειν 4043 5721
Vincent's NT Word Studies
6. He abideth in Him (en autw menein). To abide in God is a more common expression with John than to be in God, and marks an advance in thought. The phrase is a favorite one with John. See John xv. 4 sqq.; vi. 56; 1 John ii. 24, 27, 28; iii. 6, 24; iv. 12 sq.; 15 sq. Bengel notes the gradation in the three phrases "to know Him, to be in Him, to abide in Him; knowledge, fellowship, constancy."
Ought (ofeilei). An obligation, put as a debt. See Luke xxvii. 10, and on debts, Matt. vi. 12. The word expresses a special, personal obligation, and not as dei must, an obligation in the nature of things. See John xx. 9, and compare 1 John iii. 16; iv. 11; 3 John 8.
He (ekeinov). Always of Christ in the Epistles of John. See ejkeinhv, referring to aJmartia sin, 1 John v. 16.
