2 JOHN
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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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