Bible Book of 2 John | Walking in Truth
A short warning against false teachers who deny the truth about Jesus and a call to walk in obedience. 2 John chapters explained with summary and commentary.
About 2 John
Genre: Epistle. Theme: Walking in Truth
- Author
- John (Apostle)
- Date
- AD 85-95
- Read Time
- 3 mins
- Purpose
- Warn against supporting false teachers.
- Key Verse
- 2 John 1:6 - And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.
- Christ
- Son of the Father.
- Audience
- The 'elect lady and her children' (a local church)
- Hospitality Warning
- Urgent instruction not to support or welcome those who deny that Jesus came in the flesh.
- Truth And Love
- Emphasizes that love without truth is sentimental, and truth without love is legalistic.
2 John is the only Bible book specifically addressed to a woman (likely a metaphor for a local church).
A brief, one-page warning to guard the 'threshold' of the church from false teachers.
Jesus is the Son of the Father (1:3) who truly came in human flesh (1:7).
Overview of 2 John
2 John 1 - Greeting
The elder, to the elect lady. Let us love one another as the Father commands. Do not welcome false teachers. I hope to come to you.