1 John 2:1
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”
πατήρ
When Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, He begins with the most radical word imaginable — Father. In the ancient world, approaching God as Father was almost unthinkable. Jesus opens the door and says: this is how you come. Not as a subject before a king. As a child before a Father who already knows what you need.
Χριστός
Christ
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Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
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ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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παράκλητος
Advocate
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παράκλητος
Comforter, Advocate, Helper. Parakletos. I will ask the Father and He will give you another Comforter. The Spirit is called alongside to help. He is your permanent advocate.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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οὗτος
these things
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔχω
we have
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ἔχω
To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.
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ἐάν
if
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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γράφω
I am writing
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γράφω
To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.
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δίκαιος
Righteous
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δίκαιος
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
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τεκνίον
Little children
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τεκνίον
an infant, i.e. (plural figuratively) darlings (Christian converts)
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τὶς
anyone
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τὶς
some or any person or object
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