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;

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.

every one who is transgressing, and is not remaining in the teaching of the Christ, hath not God; he who is remaining in the teaching of the Christ, this one hath both the Father and the Son;

If any one who comes to you does not bring this teaching, do not receive him under your roof nor bid him Farewell.

for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.

The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.