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.

Look

Revelation 3:11

That we lose

That we receive

General references

Luke 14:30

Bible References

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Jesus answered: Be careful that no man misleads you.

Jesus warned them: Take heed that no man lead you astray.

He said: Take heed that you are not led astray. Many will come in my name, saying, I am he but the time is not at hand. Do not follow them.

See that no one misses the grace of God; that no bitter root spring up to cause trouble and defile many.

I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.

That we lose

Did you suffer so many things in vain? Does it have no purpose?

I fear for you, that I have labored for you to no purpose (and failed).

That way you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation. You are seen as lights in the world.

However, we should be guided by what we have learned so far.

Remember the former days in which, after being enlightened, you endured great struggle with afflictions.

I come quickly: hold fast what you have so that no one will take your crown.

That we receive

Those who have wisdom (insight) will shine like the brightness of the firmament. They turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for life eternal. Both he who sows and he who reaps may rejoice together.

Now he who plants and he who waters are one [in purpose] and every man will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

And last of all I also saw him, as of one with an untimely birth.

General references

You started and could not finish,' they will say.