because of the truth that abides in us, and will be with us into the age.

I rejoice exceedingly that I have found of thy children walking in truth, just as we received commandment from the Father.

And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing a new commandment to thee, but what we had from the beginning, that we would love each other.

And this is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, just as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it.

Watch yourselves, so that we may not lose what we have wrought, but may receive a full reward.

Having many things, I did not want to write to you by paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, so that our joy may be filled.