1The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth (and not only I, but also all who know the truth), 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 Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. 5But now I urge you, lady (not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning), that we love one another. 6And this is love: that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. 7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess Jesus as Christ coming in the flesh; this is the deceiver and the antichrist! 8Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but might receive a full reward. 9Anyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not welcome him in, 11for the one who welcomes him in shares in his evil deeds.
12Though I have many things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
13The children of your chosen sister greet you.
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