Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
Parallel translations
- WEB he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.
- 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.
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Quick answer
Whoever claims to abide in Christ ought to live as Christ lived. Union with Christ shapes a Christlike walk.
Overview
To 'remain in him' carries an obligation: to walk as Jesus walked. Christ's life of obedience and love becomes the pattern for believers. This is not legalism but the natural expression of union with him, calling Christians to follow their Lord's example in daily conduct.
Cross-references & the web
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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