1 John 2:2

“And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 John 2:2

And he is the propitiation for our sinnes: and not for ours onely, but also for the sinnes of the whole world.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

and He Himself is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for {those of} the whole world.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
- American Standard Version (1901)

He is the offering for our sins; and not for ours only, but for all the world.
- Basic English Bible

He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and *he* is the propitiation for our sins; but not for ours alone, but also for the whole world.
- Darby Bible

And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for those of the whole world.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and he is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
- English Revised Version

And he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only, but also for the whole world.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 John 2:2

Wesley's Notes for 1 John 2:2


2:2 And he is the propitiation - The atoning sacrifice by which the wrath of God is appeased. For our sins - Who believe. And not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world - Just as wide as sin extends, the propitiation extends also .



People's Bible Notes for 1 John 2:2


1Jo 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins. The mercy seat of the Tabernacle where God met man was called the propitiation. Christ is our mercy seat, where God meets us in mercy and forgiveness. And not for ours only. Christ's offering is for all. He tasted "death for every man" (Heb 2:9).

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