2 John 1

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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— | C | TOSK |

2 John 1 . 2

2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: | C | TOSK |

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. | C | TOSK |

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. | IP | C | TOSK |

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. | IP | C | TOSK |

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. | IP | C | TOSK |

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. | C | TOSK |

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. | C | TOSK |

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. | C | TOSK |

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. | C | TOSK |

2 John 1 . 11

11 Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds. | C | TOSK |

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. | IP | C | TOSK |

2 John 1 . 13

13 The children of your elect sister send you greetings. | C | TOSK |