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2 John 1:4-1964 bbe — 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.…

Bible in Basic English

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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.

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And now, my sister, I make a request to you, not sending you a new law, but the law which we had from the first, that we have love for one another.

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And love is the keeping of his laws. This is the law which was given to you from the first, so that you might keep it.

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Because a number of false teachers have gone out into the world, who do not give witness that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Such a one is a false teacher and Antichrist.

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Keep watch over yourselves, so that you do not make our work of no effect, but may get your full reward.

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Anyone who goes on and does not keep to the teaching of Christ, has not God: he who keeps to the teaching has the Father and the Son.

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If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love:

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For he who gives him words of love has a part in his evil works.

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Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full.

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The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.

— 2 John 1:4-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 John 1:4-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it. For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. ”

  • ASV

    “ I rejoice greatly that I have foundcertainof thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father. And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote to thee a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it. For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. Look to yourselves, that ye lose not the things which we have wrought, but that ye receive a full reward. Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full. The children of thine elect sister salute thee. ”

  • WEB

    “I rejoice greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, even as we have been commanded by the Father. Now I beg you, dear lady, not as though I wrote to you a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. This is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, even as you heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who don't confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the Antichrist. Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward. Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you, and doesn't bring this teaching, don't receive him into your house, and don't welcome him, for he who welcomes him participates in his evil works. Having many things to write to you, I don't want to do so with paper and ink, but I hope to come to you, and to speak face to face, that our joy may be made full. The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.”

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:

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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.

5

And now, my sister, I make a request to you, not sending you a new law, but the law which we had from the first, that we have love for one another.

6

And love is the keeping of his laws. This is the law which was given to you from the first, so that you might keep it.

7

Because a number of false teachers have gone out into the world, who do not give witness that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Such a one is a false teacher and Antichrist.

8

Keep watch over yourselves, so that you do not make our work of no effect, but may get your full reward.

9

Anyone who goes on and does not keep to the teaching of Christ, has not God: he who keeps to the teaching has the Father and the Son.

10

If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love:

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For he who gives him words of love has a part in his evil works.

12

Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full.

13

The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.

2 John 1:4-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:4-1964 say?
2 John 1:4-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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. And now, my sister, I make a request to you, not sending you a new law, but the law which we had from the first, that we have love for one another. And love is the keeping of his laws. This is the law which was given to you from the first, so that you might keep it. Because a number of false teachers have gone out into the world, who do not give witness that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Such a one is a false teacher and Antichrist. Keep watch over yourselves, so that you do not make our work of no effect, but may get your full reward. Anyone who goes on and does not keep to the teaching of Christ, has not God: he who keeps to the teaching has the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love: For he who gives him words of love has a part in his evil works. Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full. The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.”
Where is 2 John 1:4-1964 in the Bible?
2 John 1:4-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verses 4–1964.
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 1:4-1964.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:4-1964 in?
2 John 1:4-1964 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 1:4-1964?
2 John 1:4-1964 reads (BBE): “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. And now, my sister, I make a request to you, not sending you a new law, but the law which we had from the first, that we have love for one another. And love is the keeping of his laws. This is the law which was given to you from the first, so that you might keep it. Because a number of false teachers have gone out into the world, who do not give witness that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Such a one is a false teacher and Antichrist. Keep watch over yourselves, so that you do not make our work of no effect, but may get your full reward. Anyone who goes on and does not keep to the teaching of Christ, has not God: he who keeps to the teaching has the Father and the Son. If anyone comes to you not having this teaching, do not take him into your house or give him words of love: For he who gives him words of love has a part in his evil works. Having much to say to you, it is not my purpose to put it all down with paper and ink: but I am hoping to come to you, and to have talk with you face to face, so that your joy may be full. The children of your noble sister, who is of God's selection, send you their love.” 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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