The Second Epistle of John was written in
Ephesus about 90-110 AD, apparently by the same author or authors
who wrote the Gospel of John and the other two epistles of John.
It's main message to walk after Christ, beware of false teachers,
false doctrines and to separate yourself from deceivers. 1The
elder unto 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. This
elect lady would be Cyria, from Strong's Greek Κυρία
Kuria koo-ree'-ah Feminine of G2962; Cyria, a
Christian woman: - lady. Also to those who have known the truth from
what he taught in the first epistle of John and in the book of John. 2For
the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for
ever. The truth in our hearts forever. God's Word never
changes. 3Grace
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. God
the Father and Jesus the Son will bless us with great mercy, peace,
truth and love. 4I
rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as
we have received a commandment from the Father. Following the
truth and obeying God's command. John was seeing those he taught
converting others. 5And
now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment
unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love
one another. Lady again feminine of 2962, koo'-ree-os
From kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, that is,
(as noun) controller; by implication Mr. (as a
respectful title): - God, Lord, master, Sir. John was saying lets
get real serious here. Loving the brethren with real love as well as
tough love. Taught from the beginning, that is all God wants is your
love. (Hosea 6:6, Revelation 4:11). 6And
this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the
commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should
walk in it. If we love God we will do what He tells us
to do. Do it! Not just read it and talk about it. If you have a
truth, share it with your fellow brother and sister because you love
them and care about them. 7For
many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that
Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an
antichrist. Beware of false teachers, false doctrines, and
traditions of men. Many who claim to be Christians don't even
believe that Jesus came to earth in the flesh as a human being with
a body like ours. Such people are against the truth and against
Christ. 8Look
to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought,
but that we receive a full reward. Don't be like them. (False
teachers and hypocrites). And
don't let anyone rob you of the truth and your rewards. 9Whosoever
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. One doctrine; one God! If you wander from
the teachings of Christ, you will leave God behind; but if
you are loyal to Christ and His teachings, you will have both the
Father and the Son. 10If
there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him
not into your house, neither bid him God speed: If anyone
comes to teach anything other than what Christ taught, don't even
invite them into your home. Don't encourage them in any way. 11For
he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. If
you encourage or support them in any way, you become a partaker in
their evil deeds and wickedness. When you tithe to a church that is
not teaching truth of the Word, you become a partaker. 12Having
many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink:
but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy
may be full. Talking to you face to face and having a joyous
time when I return. 13The
children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. Greetings and
Amen. That's That!
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