New Testament · Brief Letter

2 John

1 chapters · 13 verses · John · ~90 AD

Thirteen verses. One command: love each other. One warning: don't welcome anyone who teaches a different Jesus.

Overview

The second-shortest book in the Bible. John writes to a church (called "the elect lady") with two points: keep loving each other, and don't let false teachers into your home. Love doesn't mean accepting everything — truth and love must travel together.

Key chapters of 2 John

Themes:truthlovediscernmentfalse teaching

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