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2 John 1

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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;

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For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

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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.

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I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

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And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.

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For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

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Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

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Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

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If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:

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For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

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Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

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The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

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2 John 1:11

“For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”

Study Summary

Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work — to provide hospitality, provisions, or credibility to false teachers makes the host complicit in their deceptive ministry and accountable for the souls they mislead. The concept of 'sharing in their wicked work' (koinōneō tois ergois tois ponērois autōn) extends culpability beyond active promotion to passive enablement, suggesting that neutrality in the face of heresy is impossible—there is no standing apart from truth and falsehood. This teaching establishes a principle that community boundaries protect doctrinal integrity and that hospitality itself becomes an arena of witness.

Community Reflections

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David Mensah (test user)1d ago
Lessons in obedience — 2 John 1

God is faithful in every circumstance.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. I notice the repetition here is deliberate — the author wants us to feel the emphasis, to let the truth sink deep into our hearts.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides…

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2 John 1:11

“For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.”

Study Summary

Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work — to provide hospitality, provisions, or credibility to false teachers makes the host complicit in their deceptive ministry and accountable for the souls they mislead. The concept of 'sharing in their wicked work' (koinōneō tois ergois tois ponērois autōn) extends culpability beyond active promotion to passive enablement, suggesting that neutrality in the face of heresy is impossible—there is no standing apart from truth and falsehood. This teaching establishes a principle that community boundaries protect doctrinal integrity and that hospitality itself becomes an arena of witness.

Community Reflections

1
David Mensah (test user)1d ago
Lessons in obedience — 2 John 1

God is faithful in every circumstance.. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. I notice the repetition here is deliberate — the author wants us to feel the emphasis, to let the truth sink deep into our hearts.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. We bring nothing; He provides…

Read the note →

2 John 1:11

Anyone who welcomes them shares in their wicked work — to provide hospitality, provisions, or credibility to false teachers makes the host complicit in their deceptive ministry and accountable for the souls they mislead. The concept of 'sharing in their wicked work' (koinōneō tois ergois tois ponērois autōn) extends culpability beyond active promotion to passive enablement, suggesting that neutrality in the face of heresy is impossible—there is no standing apart from truth and falsehood. This teaching establishes a principle that community boundaries protect doctrinal integrity and that hospitality itself becomes an arena of witness.