2 John 1:8-13

8 Watch yourselves, ¹so that you may not lose what we^[a] have worked for, but ²may win a full reward.

9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, ³does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching ⁴has both the Father and the Son.

10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, ⁵do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

11 for whoever greets him ⁶takes part in his wicked works.

Final Greetings

12 ⁷Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. ⁸Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, ⁹so that our joy may be complete.

13 The children of your elect sister greet you.