2 John 1:13 The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings.

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Parallel Verses

New International Version
The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings.

English Standard Version
The children of your elect sister greet you.

New American Standard Bible
The children of your chosen sister greet you.

King James Bible
The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The children of your elect sister send you greetings.

International Standard Version
The children of your chosen sister greet you. Greetings from John

American Standard Version
The children of thine elect sister salute thee.

Douay-Rheims Bible
The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.

Darby Bible Translation
The children of thine elect sister greet thee.

Young's Literal Translation
salute thee do the children of thy choice sister. Amen.

Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary

1:12,13 The apostle refers many things to a personal meeting. Pen and ink were means of strengthening and comforting others; but to see each other is more so. The communion of saints should be maintained by all methods; and should tend to mutual joy. In communion with them we find much of our present joy, and look forward to happiness for ever.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

13. Alford confesses that the non-mention of the "lady" herself here seems rather to favor the hypothesis that a Church is meant.