2 John 1
1 The elder to the elect lady, and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
The ancient to the lady Elect, and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth,
For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. (aiōn g165)
3 Grace be with you, mercy, [and] peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Grace be with you, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus the Son of the Father; in truth and charity.
4 I rejoiced greatly, that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
I was exceeding glad, that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
5 And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing a new commandment to thee, but that which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.
6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, that as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
And this is charity, that we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment, that, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in the same:
7 For many deceivers have entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver, and an antichrist.
For many seducers are gone out into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh: this is a seducer and an antichrist.
8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Look to yourselves, that you lose not the things which you have wrought: but that you may receive a full reward.
9 Whoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
Whosoever revolteth, and continueth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that continueth in the doctrine, the same hath both the Father and the Son.
10 If any one cometh to you, and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither wish him happiness:
If any man come to you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into the house nor say to him, God speed you.
11 For he that wisheth him happiness, is partaker of his evil deeds.
For he that saith unto him, God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.
12 Having many things to write to you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: but I trust to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you, and speak face to face: that your joy may be full.
13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.
