that you might know the certainty concerning the things in which you were instructed.
Parallel translations
- KJV That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.
- BSB so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
- ESV that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.
- NKJV that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.
- NASB so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.
- NLT so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- John 20:31but these are written, that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.
- Acts 18:25This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, although he knew only the baptism of John.
- 1 Cor 14:19However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
- Gal 6:6But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
- Rom 2:18and know his will, and approve the things that are excellent, being instructed out of the law,
- 2 Pet 1:15–16Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.
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