The Second Epistle of John
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have
received a commandment from the Father.
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.
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.
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.
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we
receive a full reward.
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.
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your
house.
Neither bid him God's speed, for he that biddeth him God's speed is partaker of his
evil deeds.
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.
The children of thy elect, sister, greet thee.
Amen.