Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2 John 1
Introduction
| 1 | He exhorts a certain honourable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief, |
| 8 | lest they lose the reward of their former profession; |
| 10 | and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus. |
Verse 1
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
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- A. D. 90. A. M. 4094.* elder
- 1 Peter 5:1, 3 John 1:1
- the elect lady
- 5,13, Luke 1:3, Ephesians 1:4,5, 1 Thessalonians 1:3,4, 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14, 1 Peter 1:2
- whom
- 2,3, 1 Peter 1:22,23, 1 John 3:18, 3 John 1:1
- known
- John 8:32, Galatians 2:5,14, 3:1, 5:7, Colossians 1:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, 1 Timothy 2:4, Hebrews 10:26, 1 John 2:21
Verse 2
For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
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- the truth's
- 1 Corinthians 9:23, 2 Corinthians 4:5
- which
- John 15:7, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 1:5, 1 Peter 1:23-25, 1 John 2:14,17
Verse 3
Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
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- Grace
- Romans 1:7, 1 Timothy 1:2
- be
- Gr. shall be. the Son.
- 1 John 2:23,24, 4:10
- in truth
- 1, Zechariah 8:19, Galatians 5:6, 1 Timothy 1:14, 2 Timothy 1:13
Verse 4
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
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- rejoiced
- Philippians 4:10, 1 Thessalonians 2:19,20, 3:6-10, 3 John 1:3,4
- walking
- Hosea 14:9, Malachi 2:6, Galatians 2:14, Ephesians 5:2,8, 1 John 1:6,7, 2:6
Verse 5
And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
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- not
- 1 John 2:7,8, 3:11
- that we
- John 13:34,35, 15:12, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:9, Hebrews 13:1, 1 Peter 1:22,23, 4:8, 2 Peter 1:7, 1 John 3:14-18,23, 4:7-12,20
Verse 6
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
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- this is love
- John 14:15,21, 15:10,14, Romans 13:8,9, Galatians 5:13,14, 1 John 5:3,15
- This is the
- 5, 1 John 2:24
Verse 7
For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
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- many
- 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 2:18-22, 4:1
- who
- John 1:14, 1 Timothy 3:16, 1 John 4:2, Revelation 12:9, 13:14
- This is
- 1 John 2:22, 4:3
Verse 8
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
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- Look
- Matthew 24:4,24,25, Mark 13:5,6,9,23, Luke 21:8, Hebrews 12:15, Revelation 3:11
- that we lose
- Galatians 3:4, 4:11, Philippians 2:15,16, 3:16, Hebrews 10:32,35, Revelation 3:11
- wrought
- or, gained. "Some copies read, which ye have gained, but that ye receive, etc."
- that we receive
- Daniel 12:3, John 4:36, 1 Corinthians 3:8,14, 15:8
Verse 9
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
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- abideth not
- John 15:6, 1 John 2:22-24
- the doctrine
- John 7:16,17, Acts 2:42, Colossians 3:16, Titus 2:10, Hebrews 6:1
- hath not
- Matthew 11:27, Luke 10:22, John 5:23, 14:6
- He that
- Hebrews 3:14
- he hath
- 1 John 1:3
Verse 10
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
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- come
- 11, Romans 16:17,18, 1 Corinthians 5:11, 16:22, Galatians 1:8,9, 2 Timothy 3:5,6, Titus 3:10
- neither
- Genesis 24:12, Psalms 129:8
Verse 11
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
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- partaker
- Psalms 50:18, Ephesians 5:11, 1 Timothy 5:22, Revelation 18:4
Verse 12
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.
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- many
- John 16:12
- I would
- 3 John 1:13
- I trust
- Romans 15:24, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7, Philemon 1:22, Hebrews 13:19,23
- face to face
- Gr. mouth to mouth.
- Numbers 12:8
- that
- John 15:11, 16:24, 17:13, 2 Timothy 1:4, 1 John 1:4
- our
- or, your.
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