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 which abideth in us, and shall be with us for ever:

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

Because a number of false teachers have gone out into the world, who do not give witness that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Such a one is a false teacher and Antichrist.

because the one who welcomes him shares in his evil deeds.

I had many things to write to you, but I don't think it proper to commit them to paper and ink, because I hope to make you a visit, and deliver them by word of mouth; that so our joy may be compleat.