2 John 1
Douay–Rheims Bible
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1The Ancient to the lady Elect and her children, whom I love in the truth: and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth,Select 2 John 1:1
2For the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us and shall be with us for ever.Select 2 John 1:2
3Grace be with you, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Christ Jesus the Son of the Father: in truth and charity.Select 2 John 1:3
4I was exceeding glad that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.Select 2 John 1:4
5And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing a new commandment to thee, but that which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.Select 2 John 1:5
6And this is charity: That we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment that, as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in the same:Select 2 John 1:6
7For many seducers are gone out into the world who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a seducer and an antichrist.Select 2 John 1:7
8Look to yourselves, that you lose not the things which you have wrought: but that you may receive a full reward.Select 2 John 1:8
9Whosoever revolteth and continueth not in the doctrine of Christ hath not God. He that continueth in the doctrine, the same hath both the Father and the Son.Select 2 John 1:9
10If any man come to you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into the house nor say to him: God speed you.Select 2 John 1:10
11For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.Select 2 John 1:11
12Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you and speak face to face, that your joy may be full.Select 2 John 1:12
13The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.Select 2 John 1:13
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