{For the truth's sake} (dia t(886e) al(8874)heian). Repetition of
the word, one of which John is very fond ( 1Jo 1:6 , "the truth,
as revealed by the Christ, and gradually unfolded by the Spirit,
who is truth" (Brooke). {Which abideth in us} (	(886e) menousan en
h(886d)in). See  Joh 17:19  for "sanctified in truth" and  1Jo 2:6 
for abiding in Christ, and so it includes all who are in Christ.
{It shall be with us} (meth' h(886d)(936e) estai). Confident assertion,
not a mere wish. Note the order of the words, "With us it shall
be" (estai future middle of eimi).