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 - —
because of the tRuth - that abides in us and will be with us vvv vvv forever :
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.
I was overjoyed ... to find (some) of your - children walking in (the) tRuth - , just as - the Father has commanded (us).
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.
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).
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.
Watch yourselves , so that vvv you do not lose what we have worked for , but (that) you may be fully rewarded ... ....
Anyone who runs ahead - without remaining in the teaching - of Christ vvv does not have God. Whoever remains in (His) teaching - has both the Father and the Son.
If anyone comes to you (but) vvv does not bring this - teaching , {do} not receive him into (your) home (or) even greet ... him.
- Whoever greets ... (such a person) shares in his - evil deeds.
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.
The children of your - elect - sister send you greetings ....