E. _Translation and Comments_ 1. Salutation. 2 John 1:1-3 (2 John 1:1) The old one to an elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all the ones having come to know the truth, (2 John 1:2) on account of the truth which is remaining in us, and which with us shall... [ Continue Reading ]
The path of loving obedience. 2 John 1:4-6 (2 John 1:4) I was greatly pleased because I have found (certain) of your children walking in truth, just as we received commandment according to the Father. (2 John 1:5) And now I entreat you, Lady, not as writing you a new commandment, but (the one) whic... [ Continue Reading ]
Warning of waywardness. 2 John 1:7-11 (2 John 1:7) Because many wanderers have gone out into the world, the ones not confessing Jesus as Christ coming in flesh; this is the deceiver and the antichrist. (2 John 1:8) Look to yourselves, in order that you may not lose what we have wrought but that you... [ Continue Reading ]
A projected visit and a salutation. 2 John 1:12-13 (2 John 1:12) Having many things to write to you I would not do so through paper and ink, but I hope to come to you and to speak mouth to mouth, in order that our joy may be having been made full. (2 John 1:13) Children of your elect sister greet y... [ Continue Reading ]