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==2nd Letter of John, I==

'''Letters to John, 2'''

 

[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.  

 

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

 

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.  

[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.  

[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.  

 

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.  

 

The children of your elect sister greet you.

[13] The children of your elect sister greet you.

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