Source edition
The New Testament in the original Greek. Westcott, Brooke Foss; Hort, Fenton John Anthony, editors. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1882-1892.
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Summary
This work is one of the shortest epistles in the New Testament, addressed by the author, who identifies himself as "the elder," to "the elect lady and her children." The author begins by expressing joy that the recipients are walking in the truth, and strongly encourages them to love one another in accordance with the commandment received from the Father. He then warns them against deceivers who have gone out into the world, specifically those who deny that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. The elder commands the community not to receive such false teachers into their houses or even to greet them. In closing, he expresses his desire to visit them and speak face to face rather than writing more, and concludes with a brief greeting.
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