2 John 1:8

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Summary

2 John 1:8

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

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Revelation 3:11

That we lose

That we receive

General references

Luke 14:30

Bible References

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Then Jesus replied to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

Then Jesus began by telling them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

Then He said, “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them.

Make sure that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many.

I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown.

That we lose

Did you suffer so much for nothing—if in fact it was for nothing?

I am fearful for you, that perhaps my labor for you has been wasted.

so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.

In any case, we should live up to whatever truth we have attained.

Remember the earlier days when, after you had been enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings.

I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown.

That we receive

Those who are wise will shine
like the bright expanse of the heavens,
and those who lead many to righteousness,
like the stars forever and ever.

The reaper is already receiving pay and gathering fruit for eternal life, so the sower and reaper can rejoice together.

Now the one planting and the one watering are one in purpose, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

Last of all, as to one abnormally born,

He also appeared to me.

General references

saying, ‘This man started to build and wasn’t able to finish.’