2 John 1:9

Authorized King James Version

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
πᾶς
G3956
Whosoever
all, any, every, the whole
#2
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#3
παραβαίνων
G3845
transgresseth
to go contrary to, i.e., violate a command
#4
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#5
μὴ
G3361
not
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
#6
μένων
G3306
He that abideth
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#7
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#8
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#9
διδαχῇ
G1322
the doctrine
instruction (the act or the matter)
#10
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
Χριστοῦ,
G5547
of Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#12
Θεὸν
G2316
God
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
#13
οὐκ
G3756
not
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
#14
ἔχει
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#15
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#16
μένων
G3306
He that abideth
to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)
#17
ἐν
G1722
in
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc
#18
τῇ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#19
διδαχῇ
G1322
the doctrine
instruction (the act or the matter)
#20
τοῦ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#21
Χριστοῦ,
G5547
of Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus
#22
οὗτος
G3778
he
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
#23
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#24
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#25
πατέρα
G3962
the Father
a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
#26
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#27
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#28
υἱὸν
G5207
the Son
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
#29
ἔχει
G2192
hath
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 John, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by establishing foundational concepts crucial to 2 John's theological argument.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 John Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection