2 John 1

Greeting

1 The elder unto the electElect: ἐκλεκτός (Eklektos). The Greek eklektos (ἐκλεκτός) means chosen or elect—those selected by God. Believers are 'elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father' (1 Peter 1:2). lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; Love: 2 John 1:5, 1 John 3:18. Truth: John 8:32, Galatians 2:5, 2:14, 3:1, 1 Timothy 2:4, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 2:21. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 5:1 +5

2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. Truth: 1 John 1:8. Parallel theme: 1 John 2:14, 2:17

3 GraceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit. 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: Romans 1:7, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1:14. Love: Galatians 5:6, 1 John 4:10

Walking in Truth and Love

4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. Word: Malachi 2:6. Parallel theme: Hosea 14:9, Ephesians 5:2, 5:8, 1 John 2:6

5 And 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 loveLove: ἀγάπη (Agape). The Greek agape (ἀγάπη) denotes self-sacrificial, unconditional love—the highest form of love, characterizing God's nature (1 John 4:8) and the love Christians are called to demonstrate. one another. Love: John 15:12, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 4:8, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 3:11, 3:23, 4:20 +5

6 And 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. Love: 2 John 1:5, John 14:15, 14:21, 15:10, 1 John 2:5, 5:3. Parallel theme: John 15:14, 1 John 2:24, 5:15 +4

Warning Against Deceivers

7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confessConfess: ὁμολογέω (Homologeo). The Greek homologeo (ὁμολογέω) means to say the same thing—agreeing with God about sin or truth. 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins' (1 John 1:9). not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Parallel theme: John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 John 2:26

8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Parallel theme: Mark 13:9, Luke 21:8, John 4:36, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 3:14, Galatians 3:4, Hebrews 10:32, 10:35, 12:15, Revelation 3:11 +5

9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. References Christ: Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 3:14, 6:1, 1 John 1:3. References God: Titus 2:10. Parallel theme: Luke 10:22, John 5:23, 14:6, 15:6, Acts 2:42 +5

10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: References God: 2 John 1:11. Parallel theme: 1 Corinthians 5:11, 16:22, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 3:14, Titus 3:10

11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Parallel theme: Ephesians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:22

Final Greetings

12 Having 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. Faith: Romans 15:24. Parallel theme: Numbers 12:8, John 15:11, 16:12, 16:24, 17:13, Hebrews 13:19, 1 John 1:4 +3

13 The children of thy electElect: ἐκλεκτός (Eklektos). The Greek eklektos (ἐκλεκτός) means chosen or elect—those selected by God. Believers are 'elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father' (1 Peter 1:2). sister greet thee. Amen. Parallel theme: 1 Peter 5:13