The elder [of the church addresses this letter] to the elect (chosen) lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all who know and understand the truth—

I am happy to find that some of your children are living by the truth, just as we had been commanded from the Father to do.

For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.

Look out for yourselves, take care not to lose what we have worked for, but make sure that you are paid for it in full.