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2 John, 1

1. The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;

1. I, the elder, to the chosen Lady and her children, whom I love sincerely - and with me all who know the truth -

2. For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

2. because of this same truth which is and will be in us forever.

3. Grace be with you, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

3. Grace, mercy and peace be with you in the name of God the Father and of his Son, Christ Jesus, in truth and love.

4. I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

4. I rejoiced greatly on meeting some of your children who live in accordance with the truth, according to the command we have received from the Father.

5. And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

5. And now, I ask you, Lady - I write to you not a new commandment but that which we had from the beginning - I ask you: let us love one another.

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.

6. This is love: to walk according to his commandments. And this is the commandment: that you walk in love as you have learned from the beginning.

7. For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

7. Many deceivers have gone out into the world, people who do not acknowledge that Jesus is the Christ who came in the flesh. They are impostors and antichrists.

8. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

8. Take care of yourselves that you do not lose the fruit of your labors, but receive a perfect reward.

9. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

9. Everyone who goes beyond and does not remain within the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

10. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

10. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your houses or even greet him.

11. For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

11. Even in greeting him you would become an accomplice in his wicked deeds.

12. Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

12. I have many things to write to you, but I prefer not to use paper and ink. I hope to meet you and speak to you personally, that our joy may be full.

13. The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

13. The children of your chosen sister greet you.



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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).

Versos relacionados con 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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