Thematic Bible
2 John 1:1 (show verse)
The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who know and understand the truth—
2 John 1:2 (show verse)
because of the truth which lives in our hearts and will be with us forever:
2 John 1:3 (show verse)
Grace, mercy, and peace (inner calm, a sense of spiritual well-being) will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love.
2 John 1:4 (show verse)
I was greatly delighted to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.
2 John 1:5 (show verse)
Now I ask you, lady, not as if I were writing to you a new commandment, but [simply reminding you of] the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love and unselfishly seek the best for one another.
2 John 1:6 (show verse)
And this is love: that we walk in accordance with His commandments and are guided continually by His precepts. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should [always] walk in love.
2 John 1:7 (show verse)
For many deceivers [heretics, posing as Christians] have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge and confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh (bodily form). This [person, the kind who does this] is the deceiver and the antichrist [that is, the antagonist of Christ].
AntiChrist » Who is an antiChrist
AntiChrist » Denies the incarnation of Christ
AntiChrist » Deceit, a characteristic of
Confession » Those that do not confess jesus Christ
Deceit » A characteristic of antiChrist
Deceit » Characteristic of » AntiChrist
Deception » Deceivers
the Human nature of Christ » Denied by antiChrist
AntiChrist » Denies the incarnation of Christ
AntiChrist » Deceit, a characteristic of
Confession » Those that do not confess jesus Christ
Deceit » A characteristic of antiChrist
Deceit » Characteristic of » AntiChrist
Deception » Deceivers
the Human nature of Christ » Denied by antiChrist
2 John 1:8 (show verse)
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have accomplished together, but that you may receive a full and perfect reward [when He grants rewards to faithful believers].
2 John 1:9 (show verse)
Anyone who runs on ahead and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ [that is, one who is not content with what He taught], does not have God; but the one who continues to remain in the teaching [of Christ does have God], he has both the Father and the Son.
Abidance » Those that do not abide in jesus Christ
Abidance » Those that abide in jesus Christ
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Involve saints in their guiltiness
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Company » Who not to have company with
Doctrine » Those that do not abide in the doctrine of Christ
Doctrine » Those that abide in the doctrine of Christ
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to fellowship with the father and with the son
Nearness to God » Abiding in Christ (select reading john 15)
Partaking » Who partakes with evil
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
Transgression » Transgressors
Union with Christ » Maintained by » His word abiding in us
Abidance » Those that abide in jesus Christ
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Involve saints in their guiltiness
Christ » Sufferings of » Teaching of
Company » Who not to have company with
Doctrine » Those that do not abide in the doctrine of Christ
Doctrine » Those that abide in the doctrine of Christ
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to fellowship with the father and with the son
Nearness to God » Abiding in Christ (select reading john 15)
Partaking » Who partakes with evil
Divine Teacher » The teaching of Christ
teaching » Teaching of Christ
Transgression » Transgressors
Union with Christ » Maintained by » His word abiding in us
2 John 1:10 (show verse)
If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching [but diminishes or adds to the doctrine of Christ], do not receive or welcome him into your house, and do not give him a greeting or any encouragement;
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Involve saints in their guiltiness
Company » Who not to have company with
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Those who oppose are » Not to be received
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Not to be countenanced
Heresy » The propagation of, forbidden under severe penalties
Partaking » Who partakes with evil
Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Of saints from false professors, in the church
Company » Who not to have company with
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Those who oppose are » Not to be received
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Not to be countenanced
Heresy » The propagation of, forbidden under severe penalties
Partaking » Who partakes with evil
Salutations » Denied to persons of bad character
Separation » Pharisaic separation condemned » Of saints from false professors, in the church
2 John 1:11 (show verse)
for the one who gives him a greeting [who encourages him or wishes him success, unwittingly] participates in his evil deeds.
2 John 1:12 (show verse)
I have many things to write to you, but I prefer not to do so with paper (papyrus) and black (ink); but I hope to come to you and speak with you face to face, so that your joy may be complete.
2 John 1:13 (show verse)
The children of your elect (chosen) sister greet you.