1 John 2:25

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And this is the promise that he hath promised us, [even] eternal life.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And this is what he has promised us: eternal life.

Berean Standard Bible:

And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.

American Standard Version:

And this is the promise which he promised us, even the life eternal.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} this^{G3778} is^{G2076} the promise^{G1860} that^{G3739} he^{G846} hath promised^{G1861} us^{G2254}, even eternal^{G166} life^{G2222}.

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Commentary for 1 John 2:25

1 John 2:25, "And this is the promise that he hath promised us, [even] eternal life," is part of the First Epistle of John, traditionally attributed to the Apostle John, who is also thought to be the author of the Gospel of John. This verse encapsulates a central theme of Johannine theology: the promise of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

The historical context of this epistle is the late 1st century AD, a time when the early Christian community was grappling with theological diversity and the emergence of heretical teachings, particularly Gnosticism, which denied the full humanity of Jesus. John writes to reassure the believers of the true nature of Jesus as both fully divine and fully human, and to emphasize the importance of living out one's faith through love and obedience to God's commandments.

In 1 John 2:25, the "promise" refers to the covenantal assurance God has made to believers, rooted in the message of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The promise of eternal life is not merely a future hope but also a present reality for those who believe in Christ. John's audience would have understood "eternal life" as an unending, qualitative life with God, beginning now and culminating in the fullness of the life to come. This promise serves as an anchor for the Christian's faith, offering comfort and motivation to persevere in the face of trials and false teachings.

The verse underscores the certainty of God's promises and the assurance that believers can have in their salvation. It reflect's John's pastoral concern for his readers' spiritual well-being and his desire for them to remain steadfast in the truth of the gospel amidst the challenges of their time. This promise of eternal life is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine, offering hope and a future beyond the temporal life on earth.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3778
   There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὗτος
   Transliteration: hoûtos
   Pronunciation: how'-tahee
   Description: from the article ὁ and αὐτός; the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated):--he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2076
   There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐστί
   Transliteration: estí
   Pronunciation: es-tee'
   Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
   
4. Strong's Number: G1860
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπαγγελία
   Transliteration: epangelía
   Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
   Description: from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
6. Strong's Number: G846
   There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αὐτός
   Transliteration: autós
   Pronunciation: ow-tos'
   Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1861
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπαγγέλλω
   Transliteration: epangéllō
   Pronunciation: ep-ang-el'-lo
   Description: from ἐπί and the base of ἄγγελος; to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself:--profess, (make) promise.
   
8. Strong's Number: G2254
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἡμῖν
   Transliteration: hēmîn
   Pronunciation: hay-meen'
   Description: dative case plural of ἐγώ; to (or for, with, by) us:--our, (for) us, we.
   
9. Strong's Number: G166
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: αἰώνιος
   Transliteration: aiṓnios
   Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
   Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
   
10. Strong's Number: G2222
    There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζωή
    Transliteration: zōḗ
    Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
    Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.