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Whosoever transgresseth (πᾶς ὁ παραβαίνων)
The best texts read προάγων goeth onward. So Rev., with taketh the lead in margin. The meaning is, whosoever advances beyond the limits of Christian doctrine. Others explain of those who would set themselves up as teachers, or take the lead. Such false progress is contrasted with abiding in the teaching. On the construction, πᾶς every one, with the article and participle, see on 1Jo 3:3.
Abideth - in (μένων ἐν)
See on 1Jo 2:6.
Doctrine (διδαχῇ)
Better, as Rev., teaching.
Of Christ
Not the teaching concerning Christ, but the teaching of Christ Himself and of His apostles. See Heb 2:3. So according to New Testament usage. See Joh 18:19; Act 2:12; Rev 2:14, Rev 2:15.
In the doctrine of Christ
Omit of Christ. Διδαχή teaching, is used thus absolutely, Rom 16:17; Tit 1:9.