King James Version
What Does 1 John 2:10 Mean?
“He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. occasion: Gr. scandall”
Context
8
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
9
He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
10
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. occasion: Gr. scandall
11
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.
12
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake.
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary26. Faith is a spiritual thing: works are material. Hence we might expect faith to answer to the spirit, works to the body. But James reverses this. He therefore does not mean that faith in all cases answers to the body; but the FORM of faith without the working reality answers to the body without the animating spirit. It does not follow that living faith derives its life from works, as the body derives its life from the animating spirit.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of 1 John. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
1 John 2:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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