1 John 2:8 Parallel Translations

On the other hand, I'm writing to give you a new commandment. It's a truth that exists in Christ and in you: The darkness is fading, and the true light is already shining.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.

BBE:

Again, I give you a new law, which is true in him and in you; for the night is near its end and the true light is even now shining out.

DBY:

Again, I write a new commandment to you, which thing is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing and the true light already shines.

ERV:

Again, a new commandment write I unto you, which thing is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shineth.

WEY:

And yet I *am* giving you a new command, for such it really is, so far as both He and you are concerned: because the darkness is now passing away and the light, the true light, is already beginning to shine.

WBS:

Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

WEB:

Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away, and the true light already shines.

YLT:

again, a new command I write to you, which thing is true in him and in you, because the darkness doth pass away, and the true light doth now shine;

1 John 2:8 Cross References

XREF:

John 1:9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man.

John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Romans 13:12 The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

Ephesians 5:8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light

1 Thessalonians 5:4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:8 {7} Again, a new commandment I write unto you, {h} which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
(7) He adds that the doctrine indeed is old, but it is in a way new, both in respect to Christ, and also to us: in whom he through the gospel, engraves his law effectually, not in tables of stone, but in our minds. {h} Which thing (that is, that the doctrine is new which I write to you) is true in him, and in you.

PNT:

2:8 Again, a new commandment I write unto you. Yet this commandment, the substance of which is brotherly love, is in one sense new, because it was first taught them by Christ. See Joh 13:34.
Which thing is true in him and in you. Its truth is shown in the life of Christ and in your life.
Because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth. The truth of the new commandment is shown because you have come out of the darkness and are walking in the light that shineth. He that keeps the new commandment walks in the light.

WES:

2:8 Again, I do write a new commandment to you - Namely, with regard to loving one another. A commandment which, though it also was given long ago, yet is truly new in him and in you. It was exemplified in him, and is now fulfilled by you, in such a manner as it never was before. For there is no comparison between the state of the Old Testament believers, and that which ye now enjoy: the darkness of that dispensation is passed away; and Christ the true light now shineth in your hearts.

MHC:

2:3-11 What knowledge of Christ can that be, which sees not that he is most worthy of our entire obedience? And a disobedient life shows there is neither religion nor honesty in the professor. The love of God is perfected in him that keeps his commandments. God's grace in him attains its true mark, and produces its sovereign effect as far as may be in this world, and this is man's regeneration; though never absolutely perfect here. Yet this observing Christ's commands, has holiness and excellency which, if universal, would make the earth resemble heaven itself. The command to love one another had been in force from the beginning of the world; but it might be called a new command as given to Christians. It was new in them, as their situation was new in respect of its motives, rules, and obligations. And those who walk in hatred and enmity to believers, remain in a dark state. Christian love teaches us to value our brother's soul, and to dread every thing hurtful to his purity and peace. Where spiritual darkness dwells, in mind, the judgment, and the conscience will be darkened, and will mistake the way to heavenly life. These things demand serious self-examination; and earnest prayer, that God would show us what we are, and whither we are going.

CONC:

TRUE Beginning Command Commandment Concerned Darkness Giving Law Pass Passing Past Really Shine Shines Shineth Shining Truth Writing Yet

Already Beginning Command Commandment Concerned Darkness End Far Hand Light New Night Passing Past Really Shine Shines Shineth Shining True. Truth Write

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