2 John 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 1

1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all the ones who have known the truth,

2 because of the truth abiding among us, and will be with us to the age.

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

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Chapter Summary

He encourages a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief.

Key Greek Words

οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
μένουσαν abide, continue, dwell G3306
μεθ’ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326
εἰς against, among, as G1519
παρὰ above, against, among G3844

People & Context

The Elder's Greeting

The elder writes to the elect lady and her children whom he loves in truth, along with all who have known the truth, affirming that grace, mercy, and …

Joy in Walking in Truth

The elder rejoices greatly because he found some of the elect lady's children walking in truth, exactly as commanded by the Father.

The Old Commandment Restated

The elder requests the lady to follow the commandment held from the beginning — that believers should love one another. This love is defined as walkin…

Timeline

The Elder's Greeting

The elder writes to the elect lady and her children whom he loves in truth, along with all who have known the truth, affirming that grace, mercy, and peace come from God the Father and Jesus Christ the Son.

2 John 1:1-3
Joy in Walking in Truth

The elder rejoices greatly because he found some of the elect lady's children walking in truth, exactly as commanded by the Father.

2 John 1:4
The Old Commandment Restated

The elder requests the lady to follow the commandment held from the beginning — that believers should love one another. This love is defined as walking according to God's commandments.

2 John 1:5-6

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