2 John 1:12

2 John 1:13 net — The children of your elect sister greet you.

NET Bible

"The children of your elect sister greet you."

— 2 John 1:13, NET Bible

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2 John 1:13 in Other Translations

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KJV
“The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. ”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“The children of thine elect sister salute thee. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“The children of thy sister Elect salute thee. ”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. ”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

2 John 1 — Context

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

because the person who gives him a greeting shares in his evil deeds.

Conclusion Though I have many other things to write to you, I do not want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come visit you and speak face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

The children of your elect sister greet you.

2 John 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:13 say?

2 John 1:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The children of your elect sister greet you.”

Where is 2 John 1:13 in the Bible?

2 John 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 13.

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 1:13.

What translation should I read 2 John 1:13 in?

2 John 1:13 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 1:13?

2 John 1:13 reads (NET): “The children of your elect sister greet you.” 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.

2 John 1:13 net — The children of your elect sister greet you.

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2 John 1 — Context

2 John 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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