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− | | + | ==2nd Letter of John, I== |
− | '''Letters to John, 2'''
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| [1] 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, | | [1] 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 which abides in us and will be with us for ever: | | [2] because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us for ever: |
− | [3] | + | [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. |
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− | Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love. | |
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− | I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children following the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. | + | [4] I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children following the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. |
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| [5] And now I beg you, lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. | | [5] And now I beg you, lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. |
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| [10] If any one comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into the house or give him any greeting; | | [10] If any one comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into the house or give him any greeting; |
| [11] for he who greets him shares his wicked work. | | [11] for he who greets him shares his wicked work. |
− | [12] | + | [12] Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. |
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− | Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. | |
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− | The children of your elect sister greet you. | + | [13] The children of your elect sister greet you. |
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| [[Category: Christian Bible]] | | [[Category: Christian Bible]] |