2 John 1:8-13

8 Watch yourselves that you do not lose what we have worked for, but receive a full reward.
9 Everyone who goes too far and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in the teaching--this person has both the Father and the Son.
10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into [your] house and do not speak a greeting to him,
11 because the one who speaks a greeting to him shares in his evil deeds.

Conclusion and Final Greeting

12 [Although][a] I have many [things] to write to you, I do not want [to do so] by means of paper and ink, but I hope to be with you and to speak {face to face}[b], so that your[c] joy may be complete.
13 The children of your elect sister greet you.

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. *Here "[although]" is supplied as a component of the participle ("have") which is understood as concessive
  • [b]. Literally "mouth to mouth"
  • [c]. Some manuscripts have "our"
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