The Readable Bible · Threads
2 John 1
30 threads4 pairs13 chiasms13 treasury
2 John 1 . 1
1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:1
2 John 1 . 2
2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:2
2 John 1 . 3
3 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:3
2 John 1 . 4
4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.IPHosea 14:9C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:4
2 John 1 . 5
5 And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.IPLeviticus 19:18C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:5
2 John 1 . 6
6 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the very commandment you have heard from the beginning, that you must walk in love.IPLeviticus 19:18C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:6
2 John 1 . 7
7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, refusing to confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:7
2 John 1 . 8
8 Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:8
2 John 1 . 9
9 Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:9
2 John 1 . 10
10 If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:10
2 John 1 . 11
11 Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:11
2 John 1 . 12
12 I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.IPNumbers 12:8C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:12
2 John 1 . 13
13 The children of your elect sister send you greetings.C2 John 1:1-13TOSK2 John 1:13