2 John
The shortest book in the Bible by word count. A brief letter from 'the Elder' to 'the chosen lady' (likely a local church), warning against deceivers who deny Christ came in the flesh and urging believers to walk in love and truth.
Author: St. John (the Elder) · Written: c. 90-100 AD
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
2 John 1:6
“This is love, that we walk according to his commandments.”
📝Summary & Overview
In just 13 verses, John addresses a community ('the chosen lady and her children') with encouragement and warning. He rejoices that some walk in truth, commands mutual love, and warns against anyone who denies that Jesus Christ came in the flesh — calling such a person 'the deceiver and the antichrist.' He instructs the community not to receive such teachers into their homes.
📚Book Details
Author
St. John (the Elder)
Written
c. 90-100 AD
Testament
New Testament
Category
Catholic Epistles
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