2 John 1:1-8 ▼

1 The PRESBYTER to the lady ECLECTA and her children, whom I sincerely love, and not only I, but all true christians,

2 in consideration of the true doctrine, we all profess, and in which we shall for ever persevere.

3 Grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God the father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ the son of the father, in consequence of your sincere piety, and social virtue.

4 It was a great satisfaction to me, to see the conduct of your children, was so agreeable to the directions, we received from the father.

5 and now, my lady, I beg our love may be mutual, since what I write, is no new prescription, but what was originally enjoin'd.

6 now love consists in the practice of the divine precepts, this is the precept you have originally receiv'd, as the rule of your conduct.

7 For there are many impostors started up in the world, who will not own that Jesus Christ was incarnate, such a one is an impostor and an anti-christ.

8 be upon your guard, that we may not lose the fruit of our labours, but that we may receive our full reward.