2 John 1:1 |
The elder to the chosen lady and to her children, whom I love in truthfulness, and not only I but also all those who know the truth, |
2 John 1:2 |
For the sake of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever: |
2 John 1:3 |
Grace, mercy, peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. |
2 John 1:4 |
I rejoiced greatly that I have found [some] of your children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father. |
2 John 1:5 |
And now I ask you, lady, not as writing a new commandment to you but that which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. |
2 John 1:6 |
And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you walk in love. |
2 John 1:7 |
For many deceivers went out into the world, those who do not confess Jesus Christ coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. |
2 John 1:8 |
Look to yourselves that you do not lose the things which we wrought, but that you may receive a full reward. |
2 John 1:9 |
Everyone who goes beyond and does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God; he who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son. |
2 John 1:10 |
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into [your] house, and do not say to him, Rejoice! |
2 John 1:11 |
For he who says to him, Rejoice, shares in his evil works. |
2 John 1:12 |
Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to [do so] with paper and ink, but I am hoping to be with you and to speak face to face that our joy may be made full. |
2 John 1:13 |
The children of your chosen sister greet you. |