The Elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I truly love??nd not only I but all who know the truth??2 because of the truth that stays in our hearts and will be with us forever;

because of the truth that is remaining in us, and with us shall be to the age,

{I was very glad} because I found [some] of your children walking in [the] truth, just as {the Father commanded us}.

because many leading astray did enter into the world, who are not confessing Jesus Christ coming in flesh; this one is he who is leading astray, and the antichrist.

because the one who speaks a greeting to him shares in his evil deeds.

Having many things to write to you, I did not incline to communicate them by paper and ink; because I hope to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be complete.