1 John 2:14

I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

Cross-references

1 John 2:13 Parallel

In 1 John 2:13, the simpler statement that young men have overcome the evil one precedes the fuller description in 2:14 adding strength and the indwelling word. Sequential expansion.

1 John 5:13 Related theme

In 1 John 5:13, the author restates his purpose for writing — to assure believers of eternal life — echoing the direct address in 2:14.

Psalm 119:11 hides God's word in the heart to avoid sin — directly parallels the word abiding and overcoming evil here.

John 5:38 Contrast

John 5:38 describes those lacking the word abiding — a direct contrast to the affirmation that the word abides in believers.

Colossians 3:16 commands letting Christ's word dwell richly — a strong parallel to the word abiding in believers.

2 John 1:2 Parallel

2 John 1:2 speaks of truth that abides in us — directly parallels the word of God abiding, using same language.

Matthew 13:19 shows the evil one snatching away the word — contrasting with having the word abide and overcoming the evil one here.

John 8:31 Parallel

John 8:31 conditions discipleship on abiding in Jesus' word — parallel condition to the word abiding mentioned here.

John 15:7 Parallel

John 15:7 promises answered prayer when Jesus' words abide — extends the same abiding-works theme with prayer.

Hebrews 8:10 promises God's law written on hearts — a parallel concept of God's word internalized in believers.