2 John 1:4 nasb — I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Fat…

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"I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father."

— 2 John 1:4, NASB

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2 John 1 — Context

1

The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not only I, but also all who know the truth,

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for the sake of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:

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Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

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I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father.

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

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And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it.

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For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.

2 John 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:4 say?
2 John 1:4 in the NASB reads: “I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father.”
Where is 2 John 1:4 in the Bible?
2 John 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 4.
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.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:4 in?
2 John 1:4 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?
2 John 1:4 reads (NASB): “I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father.” 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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