2 John 1
World English Bible
WEB1The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only, but also all those who know the truth, 2for the truth’s sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever: 3Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father. 5Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. 7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who don’t confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the Antichrist. 8Watch yourselves, that we don’t lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward. 9Whoever transgresses and doesn’t remain in the teaching of Christ doesn’t have God. He who remains in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10If anyone comes to you and doesn’t bring this teaching, don’t receive him into your house, and don’t welcome him, 11for he who welcomes him participates in his evil deeds. 12Having many things to write to you, I don’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full. 13The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.
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Overview
2 John is a brief yet profound letter from the Apostle John, addressed to the chosen lady and her children, which many scholars interpret as a metaphor for a local church and its members. The chapter opens with John expressing his love for them, emphasizing that this love is rooted in the truth of Jesus Christ, which is a central theme throughout the letter. He highlights the importance of walking in truth and love, reminding the recipients that these two elements are inseparable in the Christian faith. John encourages them to continue in the commandments they have received from the Father, particularly the command to love one another, which is a reflection of the teachings of #Jesus (#John 13:34-35).
As the letter progresses, John warns against deceivers who do not acknowledge the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. He emphasizes the necessity of being vigilant and discerning, as these false teachers can lead believers away from the truth. John urges the church to remain steadfast in their faith and not to welcome anyone who does not bring the true doctrine of Christ, as doing so could jeopardize their spiritual well-being. The chapter concludes with John expressing his desire to visit them in person, indicating the importance of fellowship and community in the body of Christ. This letter serves as a reminder of the call to uphold truth and love in our lives as followers of #Christ.
Topics in this chapter
- Truth
- Love
- Doctrine
- Christian Living
- Discernment
- Deception
- Faithfulness
- False Teaching
- The Commandments
- Community
- Deceivers
- Hospitality
- Incarnation
- Antichrist
- Apostle John
- Christian Ethics
- Doctrinal Purity
- Early Church
- Faith
- Fellowship
- Integrity
- Joy
- Obedience
- Vigilance
- 2 John
- Abiding in Christ
- Abiding in Christ
- Agape
- Biblical Love
- Christian Art
- Christian Community
- Christian Life
- Christian Unity
- Commitment
- Elect Lady
- Ephesus
- False Teachers
- Jesus
- Love and Obedience
- Reformation
- Relationships in the Bible
- Revelation
- Spiritual Warfare
- The Church
- The Elder
- The Gospel
- Truth vs. Deception
Related chapters
- 3 John 1Apostle JohnThe ElderChristian Community
- 1 John 2Love and ObedienceAntichristChristian Living
- 1 John 4Christian LifeThe CommandmentsDoctrine
- Romans 16Doctrinal PurityChristian LifeChristian Community
- John 13Christian UnityThe CommandmentsAgape
- John 15Love and ObedienceAbiding in ChristAbiding in Christ
- 1 Timothy 4Doctrinal PurityFalse TeachersDoctrine
- 1 Corinthians 16The CommandmentsAgapeEphesus
- 1 John 1IncarnationEphesusChristian Living
- Jude 1False TeachersDoctrineFalse Teaching
- Ephesians 4Christian LifeEphesusChristian Living
- Ephesians 5The CommandmentsAgapeEphesus
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