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1 John 2:6
he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a walk as that is practiced in meals and meetings in 1 John 2:6—consider "who" and "says". Entrust walk as in conversations that test patience—make patience ordinary.

Context

In 1 John (Epistle/Letter), developing walk as. Read in 1 John 2, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “who” alongside “says”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 1 John with John (trad.). Critical study of 1 John often concludes: Johannine circle.. Scholars commonly date 1 John AD 90–110. This verse leans into perseverance & witness.

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Traditional:John (trad.)
Modern scholarship:Johannine circle.
Date:AD 90–110
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46