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1 The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to 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.
(2 John 1:10-11) Instructions for dealing with the false teachers. If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.
David Guzik commentary on 2 John 1, where the Apostle John emphasizes the importance of walking in the truth and of loving one another.
The introduction includes a strong focus on truth, mentioned four times in these first three verses, followed by a brief greeting (2 John 1:3). Verse 4 gives a commendation for those walking in the truth.
2 sie 2004 · The expression many deceivers refers to the secessionist opponents described at length in 1 John (2:18-19; 4:1). The content of the confession, Jesus as Christ coming in the flesh, is virtually identical to 1 John 4:2. The opponents are compared to the Deceiver (Satan) and the Antichrist. Exegetical Details
4 I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us. 5 And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. 6 And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments.
What does 2 John 1:4 mean? Verse 4 begins the main body of John's letter and is also the general theme of the text: John's joy at finding truth in the lives of some of the "children." John is pleased at the growth of the believers in the church to which he writes.
