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2 John 1:1 bbe — I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have…

Bible in Basic English

"I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have true love; and not only I, but all who have knowledge of what is true;"

— 2 John 1:1, Bible in Basic English

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2 John 1 — Context

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I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have true love; and not only I, but all who have knowledge of what is true;

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Because of this true knowledge which is in us, and will be with us for ever:

3

May grace, mercy, and peace be with us from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in all true love.

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It gave me great joy to see some of your children walking in the true way, even as we were ordered to do by the Father.

2 John 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:1 say?
2 John 1:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have true love; and not only I, but all who have knowledge of what is true;”
Where is 2 John 1:1 in the Bible?
2 John 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote 2 John?
2 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 2 John about?
A one-page letter urging believers to walk in truth and love — and to refuse hospitality to traveling teachers who deny that Jesus has come in the flesh. Short, warm, and pastorally sharp.
What are the major themes of 2 John?
2 John explores themes including Truth, Love, Hospitality, Discernment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 John 1:1.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:1 in?
2 John 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 John 1:1?
2 John 1:1 reads (BBE): “I, a ruler in the church, send word to the noble sister who is of God's selection, and to her children, for whom I have true love; and not only I, but all who have knowledge of what is true;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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