he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
Parallel translations
- KJV He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
- BSB Whoever claims to abide in Him must walk as Jesus walked.
- NKJV He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
- NASB the one who says that he remains in Him ought, himself also, to walk just as He walked.
- NLT Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
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Cross-references · 11
- 1 Pet 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
- John 13:15For I have given you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.
- 1 Cor 11:1Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
- John 15:4–6Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
- 1 Jn 3:6Whoever remains in him doesn’t sin. Whoever sins hasn’t seen him and doesn’t know him.
- Eph 5:2Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.
- Matt 11:29Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.
- 1 Jn 1:6–7If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don’t tell the truth.
- 1 Jn 2:4One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.
- 1 Jn 2:28Now, little children, remain in him, that when he appears, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- Ps 85:13Righteousness goes before him, And prepares the way for his steps.
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