I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. b 3 The way we may be sure * that we know him is to keep his commandments. Here is a summary and commentary on First John chapter two. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John Chapter 1. Such a one is a deceiver and an antichrist; he deludes souls, and undermines the glory and kingdom of the Lord Christ. Families are to be encouraged and directed in their love and duties at home. The Second Epistle of John stresses the meaning of truth which refers to Jesus Christ being the Son of God. 1 John 2:1-2 Christ our Advocate. Let us not think it strange, that there are deceivers and opposers of the Lord Christ's name and dignity now, for there were such, even in the apostles' times. The more deceivers and deceits abound, the more watchful the disciples must be. The apostle salutes the elect lady and her children. Here it means that the writer is a leader in the church. Chapter. 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. (7-11) And concludes. Peace, quietness of spirit, and a clear conscience, in assured reconciliation with God, together with all outward prosperity that is really for good: these are desired in truth and love.4-6 It is good to be trained to early religion; and children may be beloved for their parents' sake. 2JN 1:4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. mine hour is not yet come. 6 And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. Second John is the shortest book in the Bible and has one chapter. It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. 2JN 1:2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. Chapter 1 + Text Size — 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Our walk is true, our converse right, when according to the word of God. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Any who did not profess and preach the doctrine of Christ, respecting him as the Son of God, and salvation by him from guilt and sin, were not to be noticed and countenanced. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. (4-6) Cautions them against deceivers. The letter is to a noble Christian matron, and her children; it is well that the gospel should get among such: some noble persons are called. And where religion truly dwells, it will abide for ever. Amen. 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. 4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee. 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. John 14:16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Advocate to be with you forever--2 Peter 1:12 Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have. But chiefly the apostle beseeches her to practise the great commandment of Christian love and charity. In describing Jesus, the prologue states that Jesus has always existed (John 1:2), and has always been identical to God (John 1:1, John 1:3). From the Divine Persons of the Godhead, the apostle craves grace, Divine favour, and good-will, the spring of all good things. In communion with them we find much of our present joy, and look forward to happiness for ever.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 2 John – Walking In the Truth “This epistle is more remarkable for the spirit of Christian love which it breathes than for anything else. (4-6) Cautions them against deceivers. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. Chapter Contents. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. It gave great joy to the apostle to see children treading in their parents' steps, and likely in their turn to support the gospel. In contrast to (1 John 1:1), where John used a similar phrase (from the beginning), to refer to the starting point of Jesus’ ministry and gospel preaching, this phrase parallels (Genesis 1:1), where the same phrase is used. (7-11) And concludes. The changing of water to wine is Jesus’ first public act in John, the inaugural “sign” … Continue reading "Commentary on John 2:1-11" Chapter 1. At the start of the letter, the writer calls himself the‘*elder’. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. The apostle here salutes an honourable matron and her children ().Recommends to them faith and love (v. 5, v. 6).Warns them of deceivers (), and to take heed to themselves ().Teaches how to treat those who bring not the doctrine of Christ (v. 10, v. 11).And, referring other things to personal discourse, concludes the epistle (v. 12, v. 13). Proud member It is grace indeed that any spiritual blessing should be given to sinful mortals. 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. The book begins with a brief introduction in 2 John 1:1–3 to "the elect lady and her children." If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them. Scripture quoted by permission. It could mean that the people respected him as amature man. 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—. Sad it is, that splendid attainments in the school of Christ, should ever be lost. We have arrived at the thought that the Word was one in nature with God. 4 I reioyced greatly, that I found of thy children walking in trueth, as wee haue receiued a commaundement from the Father. The structure of John 2:1-11 is typical of a miracle story: the setting is established (verses 1-2), a need arises (verses 3-5), a miracle addresses that need (verses 6-8), and there is a response to that miracle (verses 9-11). May God bless such families more and more, and raise up many to copy their example. Firm cleaving to Christian truth unites us to Christ, and thereby to the Father also; for they are one. 2 John 1:1-13—Read the Bible online or download free. 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 2 John 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love. because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. The same, that is, the Word who was God, existed before any act of creation, and in that existence was a person distinct from God. 2 John chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;. - The apostle salutes the elect lady and her children. Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work. 1 John 1:1,2 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; … 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Those who love truth and piety in themselves, should love it in others; and the Christians loved this lady, not for her rank, but for her holiness. 2 He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. The Apostle John begins with the purpose of writing this letter by stating, “I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched —this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 John 1:1 "The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;" “The elder” is the aged apostle John, who according to ancient tradition lived into his nineties. a 2 He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. Some interpreters see the lady not as an individual but as a symbol of the church as a whole or of a local body of believers. There are three ways that we can use the word ‘*elder’. The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings. (2) The same was.--This is a summary in one clause of the three assertions made in the first verse. (1-3) Express his joy in their faith and love. (12,13) Commentary on 2 John 1:1-3 (Read 2 John 1:1-3) Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. This epistle is like an abridgement of the first; it touches, in few words, on the same points. 2 John chapter 1 King James Version. 1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. of John Chapter 1 John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. But if anyone does sin, we have an … 2 John 1 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 … The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. [1] "The ancient": That is, the ancient bishop St. John, being the only one of the twelve apostles then living. The way to gain the full reward is, to abide true to Christ, and constant in religion to the end. The communion of saints should be maintained by all methods; and should tend to mutual joy. 1 John 1-2 New International Version (NIV) The Incarnation of the Word of Life. This letter features only 13 verses. (12,13)1-3 Religion turns compliments into real expressions of respect and love. And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. The meaning of this phrase is debated, though it likely refers to the particular local church receiving the letter. Mercy, free pardon, and forgiveness; for those already rich in grace, need continual forgiveness. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 1 My children, * I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. 2 John 1:5 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. 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