| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only, but also all who know the truth-- | 1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I only, but also all who know the truth-- |
| 2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: | 2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: |
| 3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. | 3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, will be with us in truth and love. |
| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |