New Testament
Book of 2 John
A short letter to "the elect lady and her children". John commends walking in truth and love and warns against welcoming teachers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh.
At a glance
2 John key facts
- Testament
- New Testament
- Chapters
- 1
- Author
- Writes as "the elder"; traditionally John the apostle
- When it was written
- Traditionally around AD 85 to 95
- Main theme
- Walk in truth and love, and be careful who you support
- Key verse
- 2 John 1:6
Summary
What is 2 John about?
A short letter to "the elect lady and her children". John commends walking in truth and love and warns against welcoming teachers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh.
Key verse
A key verse in 2 John
“And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as all of you have heard from the beginning, all of you should walk in it.”
1 chapter
2 John chapters
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Questions
2 John: common questions
Who wrote the book of 2 John?
Writes as "the elder"; traditionally John the apostle.
When was 2 John written?
Traditionally around AD 85 to 95.
What is the book of 2 John about?
A short letter to "the elect lady and her children". John commends walking in truth and love and warns against welcoming teachers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh.
How many chapters are in 2 John?
2 John has 1 chapter, in the New Testament.
What is a key verse in 2 John?
2 John 1:6: “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as all of you have heard from the beginning, all of you should walk in it.” (KJV).
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