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,

And now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning, that we love one another.

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.

Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may receive a full reward.

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.

If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting;

Though I have much to write to you, I do not want to use paper and ink, but I hope to come to see you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.