2 John 1:2

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

Cross-reference

2 John 1:1 Related theme

2 John 1:1 introduces the truth that believers know and love — foundation for truth abiding in them.

In 1 Peter 1:23-25, the word of God abides forever — the same truth that abides in us.

1 John 1:8 Contrast

1 John 1:8 warns that claiming no sin means truth is not in us — opposite of the truth abiding in believers here.

1 John 2:24 Parallel

1 John 2:24 urges letting the heard message abide in you — same theme of truth remaining in believers.

1 John 2:27 Parallel

1 John 2:27 says the anointing abides and is truth — parallel to truth dwelling in you.

3 John 1:3 Parallel

3 John 1:3 rejoices that the truth is in Gaius and he walks in it — same truth that abides in believers.

In Deuteronomy 6:6, God's words are to be on your heart — similar to truth abiding in believers.

In Colossians 3:16, Paul urges the word of Christ to dwell in believers — parallel to truth abiding in us.