The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

For many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist.

Anyone who runs ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God; he who abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

for he who greets him shares in his wicked work.