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2 John, 1

1. From the Elder: my greetings to the Lady, the chosen one, and to her children, whom I love in truth -- and I am not the only one, for so do all who have come to know the Truth -- and I am not the only one, for so so do all who have come to know the Truth-

1. The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but also all who know the truth,

2. because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us for ever.

2. because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us for ever:

3. In our life of truth and love, we shall have grace, faithful love and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father.

3. Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love.

4. It has given me great joy to find that children of yours have been living the life of truth as we were commanded by the Father.

4. I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children following the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

5. And now I am asking you -- dear lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but only the one which we have had from the beginning -- that we should love one another.

5. And now I beg you, lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

6. To love is to live according to his commandments: this is the commandment which you have heard since the beginning, to live a life of love.

6. And this is love, that we follow his commandments; this is the commandment, as you have heard from the beginning, that you follow love.

7. There are many deceivers at large in the world, refusing to acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in human nature. They are the Deceiver; they are the Antichrist.

7. For many deceivers have gone out into the world, men who will not acknowledge the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh; such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

8. Watch yourselves, or all our work will be lost and you will forfeit your full reward.

8. Look to yourselves, that you may not lose what you have worked for, but may win a full reward.

9. If anybody does not remain in the teaching of Christ but goes beyond it, he does not have God with him: only those who remain in what he taught can have the Father and the Son with them.

9. Any one who goes ahead and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God; he who abides in the doctrine has both the Father and the Son.

10. If anyone comes to you bringing a different doctrine, you must not receive him into your house or even give him a greeting.

10. If any one comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into the house or give him any greeting;

11. Whoever greets him has a share in his wicked activities.

11. for he who greets him shares his wicked work.

12. There are several things I have to tell you, but I have thought it best not to trust them to paper and ink. I hope instead to visit you and talk to you in person, so that our joy may be complete.

12. Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

13. Greetings to you from the children of your sister, the chosen one.

13. The children of your elect sister greet you.



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Footnotes:

1:4-6 - John expresses great joy when he sees some of the children in his community walking in the truth. Christian truth is the foundation of an authentic and faithful Christian life, reflecting the command to love one another (see also John 13:34-35 and 1 John 2:6).

1:7-9 - John warns against deceivers who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. The denial of the incarnation of Christ is a major heresy that undermines true Christian faith (see also 1 John 4:2-3 and 2 Corinthians 11:4).

1:10-11 - John instructs the community not to welcome into their homes those who do not bring the doctrine of Christ. Christian hospitality must be guided by truth, and fellowship with false teachings must be avoided (see also Titus 3:10-11 and 1 John 4:1).

01:12 - John expresses a desire to personally visit the recipients to teach them more about the truth. Personal visitation is an expression of Christian love and commitment to building up the Church (see also Acts 15:36 and 1 John 1:4).

01:13 - The final greeting of the chosen sister and her children is an expression of communion and unity in the Christian faith. The Church is called to be a community united in Christ, without divisions (see also Ephesians 4:1-6 and Colossians 1:18).

Verses related to 2 John, 1:

2 John, a concise epistle, addresses truth and love in the Christian community. How does the apostle emphasize the importance of correct doctrine? This card warns against false teachers, encourages selective hospitality, and reaffirms the commandment of love. The text highlights the relationship between truth and love, the importance of orthodoxy and the need for discernment. 2 John offers practical guidance for maintaining doctrinal purity without compromising Christian love. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the eternal principles presented in this crucial apostolic letter.

1 John 2:7: "Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old commandment, which you have had since the beginning. This ancient commandment is the message you have heard." - This verse echoes the theme of 2 John 1:5 about the commandment to love, emphasizing that it is not a new instruction, but one they already knew.

1 John 4:1: "Beloved, do not believe in any spirit, but examine the spirits to see whether they come from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." - This passage relates to the warning in 2 John 1:7-11 about false teachers, emphasizing the need for discernment.

Romans 16:17: "I urge you, brothers, to beware of those who cause divisions and put obstacles in the way of the teaching you have received. Stay away from them." - This verse reflects the instruction in 2 John 1:10-11 about not receiving false teachers, emphasizing the need to turn away from those who oppose the truth.

John 14:15: "If you love me, you will obey my commandments." - This passage reinforces the theme of 2 John 1:6 about the connection between love and obedience to God's commandments.

2 Timothy 1:13: "Hold fast, with faith and love in Christ Jesus, the standard of sound doctrine that you heard from me." - This verse aligns with the exhortation in 2 John 1:9 to abide in the doctrine of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the truth.

FAQ:

What does it mean to walk in truth, according to 2 John 1?

Walking in truth means living according to Christ's teachings and following His commandments, maintaining a life faithful to God's Word. (2 John 1:4)

Why does John exhort us to love one another in 2 John 1?

John exhorts brotherly love as a sign of obedience to God, for love is the foundation of Christ's teachings. (2 John 1:5-6)

What is the “antichrist” mentioned in 2 John 1?

The antichrist is any person or teaching that denies the true nature of Christ and His teachings, thus departing from the Christian faith. (2 John 1:7)

How important is it to remain in the doctrine of Christ, according to 2 John 1?

Abiding in the doctrine of Christ is essential for salvation, for it alone leads to the true knowledge of God and eternal life. (2 John 1:9)

Why didn't John want to write more letters in 2 John 1?

John preferred to speak personally with Christians, believing that direct contact would be more effective and edifying. (2 John 1:12)


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