2 John

Epistle · New Testament · Traditionally the apostle John · c. 90-100 CE

This brief letter is addressed to the elect lady and her children, which scholars generally understand as a personification of a local congregation and its members. It warns the community against deceivers who deny the physical incarnation of Jesus Christ, advising believers not to offer hospitality to such teachers. The author urges the community to walk in obedience to God's commandments and to practice mutual love.

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• 12 John 1The Elder exhorts the chosen lady's community to practice mutual love and warns against welcoming deceivers who deny Christ's physical incarnation.