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2 John 1:1-13

1 The elder,
To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—

2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:

3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.

4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.

5 And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. I ask that we love one another.

6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love.

7 Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

8 Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.

9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him.

11 Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work.

12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

13 The children of your chosen sister send their greetings.

Cross References for 2 John 1:1-13

Isaiah 53:11 - After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11

1 Timothy 5:1 - Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:1

John 8:32 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Click to read the verse John 8:32 Click to read the verse John 8:32

2 John 1:3 - Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be wit... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:3 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:3

1 Peter 5:1 - To Elders and Young Men To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Chris... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:1

Acts 20:17 - From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. Click to read the verse Acts 20:17 Click to read the verse Acts 20:17

Galatians 3:1 - Faith or Observance of the Law You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very e... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:1

1 Peter 1:2 - who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:2

Hebrews 10:26 - If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrif... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:26

Acts 14:23 - Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, commit... Click to read the verse Acts 14:23 Click to read the verse Acts 14:23

Galatians 2:5 - We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might remain with you. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:5 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:5

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 - Stand Firm But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from t... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Romans 16:13 - Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Click to read the verse Romans 16:13 Click to read the verse Romans 16:13

1 John 3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:18

Galatians 2:14 - When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter in f... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:14 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:14

1 John 2:21 - I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21

1 Corinthians 1:26 - Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human stand... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:26

Luke 1:3 - Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed ... Click to read the verse Luke 1:3 Click to read the verse Luke 1:3

Proverbs 11:16 - A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:16

1 Peter 1:22-23 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22-23 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22-23

Colossians 1:5 - the faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven and that you h... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:5

1 Timothy 2:4 - who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:4

Galatians 5:7 - You were running a good race. Who cut in on you and kept you from obeying the truth? Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:7

Matthew 10:2 - These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother ... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:2

1 Thessalonians 1:3-4 - We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor promp... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:3-4

2 John 1:5 - And now, dear lady, I am not writing you a new command but one we have had from the beginning. ... Click to read the verse 2 John 1:5 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:5

2 John 1:13 - The children of your chosen sister send their greetings. Click to read the verse 2 John 1:13 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:13

Ephesians 1:4-5 - For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:4-5

2 John 1:2-3 - because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Click to read the verse 2 John 1:2-3 Click to read the verse 2 John 1:2-3