The Elder to the Elect Lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have come to know the truth.

For many impostors have gone out into the world, men who do not own that Jesus Christ continues to come in human form. A person like this is the impostor and the Antichrist.

If any one come to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, nor give him any greeting.

Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.