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1The 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,[#Jn 8.32]
2because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:
3Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love.[#1 Tim 1.2; #1.3 3 Other ancient authorities add the]
4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.
5But 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.[#1 Jn 2.7; 3.11]
6And 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.[#1 Jn 2.5, 24]
7Many 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![#1 Jn 2.22; 4.1–3]
8Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for but may receive a full reward.[#Mk 13.9; 1 Cor 3.8; Heb 10.32; #1.8 8 Other ancient authorities read you]
9Everyone 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.[#1 Jn 2.23; #1.9 9 Other ancient authorities read turns aside; #1.9 9 Other ancient authorities add of Christ]
10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive and welcome this person into your house,[#Rom 16.17]
11for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person.[#1 Tim 5.22]
12Although 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.[#1 Jn 1.4; 3 Jn 13, 14; #1.12 12 Other ancient authorities read your]
13The children of your elect sister send you their greetings.[#1.13 13 Other ancient authorities add Amen]