(2 John) The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but
also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's
Son, in truth and love. 4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just
as we have been commanded by the Father. 5 But now, dear lady, I ask you, not as though I were
writing you a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning, let us love one
another. 6 And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the
commandment just as you have heard it from the beginning--you must walk in it. 7 Many
deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in
the flesh; any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist! 8 Be on your guard, so that you do
not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward. 9 Everyone who does not abide
in the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it, does not have God; whoever abides in the teaching
has both the Father and the Son. 10 Do not receive into the house or welcome anyone who comes
to you and does not bring this teaching; 11 for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of
such a person. 12 Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink;
instead I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 13
The children of your elect sister send you their greetings.
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