| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 7 Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. | 7 Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. |
| 8 Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. | 8 Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. |
| 9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. | 9 Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son. |
| 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him. | 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him into your house or welcome him. |
| 11 Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work. | 11 Anyone who welcomes him shares in his wicked work. |
| 12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. | 12 I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. |
| 13 The children of your chosen sister send their greetings. | 13 The children of your chosen sister send their greetings. |
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