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2 John 1:8

2 John 1:8

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

Look: Matthew 24:4, Matthew 24:24-25; Mark 13:5-6, Mark 13:9, Mark 13:23; Luke 21:8; Hebrews 12:15; Revelation 3:11

that we lose: Galatians 3:4, Galatians 4:11; Philippians 2:15-16, Philippians 3:16; Hebrews 10:32, Hebrews 10:35; Revelation 3:11

wrought: or, gained, "Some copies read, which ye have gained, but that ye receive, etc."

that we receive: Daniel 12:3; John 4:36; 1 Corinthians 3:8, 1 Corinthians 3:14, 1 Corinthians 15:8

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