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— 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with * us ¦ you ANT PCK SCRus from God the Father and from † the Lord 91.2% ¦ — CT 6.2%the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

4 I was overjoyed to find some of yoʋr children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father. 5 And now I ask yoʋ, dear lady—not as ‡ writing 72.1% {NA27 SBL TH 9.2%} ¦ though I were writing ST 12.4%writing yoʋ a new commandment, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another. 6 Now this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard it from the beginning, that you should walk in it. 7 For many deceivers have § come ¦ gone out CTcome into the world, who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist. 8 Watch yourselves, so that * we … may 74.9% ¦ you … so that you may CT 17%we do not lose what † we ¦ you THwe have worked for, but may receive a full reward. 9 Everyone who ‡ transgresses 99% ¦ goes on ahead CT 1%transgresses and does not abide in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching § of Christ 89.3% ¦ — CT 4.5%of Christ has both the * Father and the Son ¦ Son and the Father ECM*Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not greet him; 11 for whoever greets him takes part in his evil works.

12 Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and speak face to face, so that † our ¦ your ECM* SBL WHour joy may be full.

13 The children of yoʋr chosen sister greet yoʋ. ‡ Amen. 89% ¦ — CT 8.8%Amen.