| 1:2 |
because of the truth whichthat abides in us and will be with us for everforever: |
| 1:4 |
I rejoicedwas greatlyoverjoyed to find some of your children followingwalking in the truth just as we have been commanded by the Father |
| 1:5 |
AndBut now dear lady I begask you lady not as though I were writing you a new commandment but the one we have had from the beginning thatlet weus love one another |
| 1:6 |
And this is love that we followwalk according to his commandments; this is the commandment just as you have heard it from the beginning—you thatmust youwalk followin love it |
| 1:7 |
ForMany many deceivers have gone out into the world menthose who willdo not acknowledgeconfess thethat coming of Jesus Christ has come in the flesh; any such aperson one is the deceiver and the antichrist |
| 1:8 |
LookBe toon yourselvesyour guard so that you maydo not lose what youwe have worked for but may winreceive a full reward |
| 1:9 |
AnyEveryone one who goes ahead and does not abide in the doctrineteaching of Christ but goes beyond it does not have God; hewhoever who abides in the doctrineteaching has both the Father and the Son |
| 1:10 |
IfDo anynot onereceive into the house or welcome anyone who comes to you and does not bring this doctrine do not receive him into the house or give him any greetingteaching; |
| 1:11 |
for heto whowelcome greetsis himto sharesparticipate hisin wickedthe workevil deeds of such a person |
| 1:12 |
ThoughAlthough I have much to write to you I would rather not use paper and ink; butinstead I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face so that our joy may be complete |
| 1:13 |
The children of your elect sister greetsend you their greetings |