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2 John 1:6

2 John 1:6
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And this is love, that we walk after his commandments,.... By observing them as a rule of conversation, in so doing love…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And this is love, that we walk after his commandments - This is the proper expression or evidence of love to God. See…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And this is love - That is, our love is shown and proved by our walking according to the commandments of God; for love…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 John 1:5-6

We come now more into the design and substance of the epistle; and here we have,

I. The apostle's request: Now, I…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And this is love Or, And the love is this: the love which I mean consists in this (see on 1Jn 1:5). In 2Jn 1:1 obedience…