2 John 1:5 kjv — And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginni…

King James Version

"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."

— 2 John 1:5, King James Version

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2 John 1 — Context

2

For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.

3

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

4

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.

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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.

6

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.

7

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.

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Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.

2 John 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:5 say?
2 John 1:5 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is 2 John 1:5 in the Bible?
2 John 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:5 in?
2 John 1:5 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 1:5?
2 John 1:5 reads (KJV): “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.” 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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