- This letter is from John, the elder.[1] I am writing to the chosen lady and to her children,[2] whom I love in the truth—as does everyone else who knows the truth—
- because the truth lives in us and will be with us forever.
- Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love.
- How happy I was to meet some of your children and find them living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded.
- I am writing to remind you, dear friends,[3] that we should love one another. This is not a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning.
- Love means doing what God has commanded us, and he has commanded us to love one another, just as you heard from the beginning.
- I say this because many deceivers have gone out into the world. They deny that Jesus Christ came[4] in a real body. Such a person is a deceiver and an antichrist.
- Watch out that you do not lose what we[5] have worked so hard to achieve. Be diligent so that you receive your full reward.
- Anyone who wanders away from this teaching has no relationship with God. But anyone who remains in the teaching of Christ has a relationship with both the Father and the Son.
- If anyone comes to your meeting and does not teach the truth about Christ, don't invite that person into your home or give any kind of encouragement.
- Anyone who encourages such people becomes a partner in their evil work.
- I have much more to say to you, but I don't want to do it with paper and ink. For I hope to visit you soon and talk with you face to face. Then our joy will be complete.
- Greetings from the children of your sister,[6] chosen by God.
2 John 1
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