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2 John 1-2
International Children’s Bible
2 John 1-2
International Children’s Bible
Do Not Help False Teachers
1 From the Elder.[a]
To the chosen lady[b] and to her children:
I love all of you in the truth.[c] Also, all those who know the truth love you. 2 We love you because of the truth—the truth that lives in us and will be with us forever.
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- 1 Elder This is probably John the apostle. “Elder” means an older man. It can also mean a special leader in the church (as in Titus 1:5).
- 1 lady This might mean a woman. Or, in this letter, it might mean a church. If it is a church, then “her children” would be the people of the church.
- 1 truth The truth or “Good News” about Jesus Christ that joins all believers together.
2 John 1-2
New King James Version
2 John 1-2
New King James Version
Greeting the Elect Lady
1 The Elder,
To the [a]elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known (A)the truth, 2 because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:
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- 2 John 1:1 chosen
2 João 1-2
Nova Versão Transformadora
2 João 1-2
Nova Versão Transformadora
Saudações
1 Eu, o presbítero,[a] escrevo à senhora escolhida e a seus filhos,[b] a quem amo na verdade, como fazem todos os que conhecem a verdade, 2 porque a verdade permanece em nós e estará conosco para sempre.
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