The elder, to Electa Cyria, and her children, whom I love sincerely; and not I only, but also all who have known the truth;

for many deceivers are entered into the world, who do not confess Jesus Christ did come in the flesh. This is the deceiver, and the antichrist.

Whoever transgresses, and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ, has not God: he who abides in the doctrine of Christ, has both the Father and the Son.

for he who wishes him success, partakes in his evil deeds.