mine hour is not yet come. ), The doctrine of Christ.--That which Christ taught. 1 John 4:2 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: y every spirit that confesses that z Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, Read more Share Copy But the writer was an *elder overall the churches in a large area.Much of this letter is like John’s first letter. 2 Tim 4:21 Which we (or, ye) have wrought.--Their faith, hope, love, and the growth of the Christian graces. It might have been thought that love would be a vague immeasurable feeling, differing chiefly in intensity; but the Christian disposition which is described as love is that practical and enlightened result of faith which naturally acts and expresses itself by following God's will in all things. You. An authoritative prescription. He is proportionately anxious that they should not go beyond it through evil influences. 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 4 # 3 John 3, 4 I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. It looks like the idiomatic "epistolary aorist," of which we have had probable instances in 1 John 2:21 and 26. Confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 2 John 1:4 I rejoice greatly that I have found (2J iiJ 2Jn ii jn 2 jo). Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. (Comp. (Comp. Malachi 2:6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. Entered into the world.--Comp. For John, the basics of Christianity are summarized by adherence to the truth (verse 4), love (verse 5), and obedience (verse 6). .--Comp. Colossians 3:24; Galatians 4:2.). In applying this teaching to modern times we should remember (1) that St. John is only speaking of those who deliberately deprave the doctrine of Christ in its great outlines; (2) that there may be much in ourselves, in our systems, in our quarrels, in our incrustations of divine truth, in our want of the sense of proportion in dealing with divine things, which may have hindered others from receiving Christ. Especially dangerous would it be for the matron and her family. prudent, and he shall know them? Those who adopt such errors are the most fatal deceivers and opponents of Christ and truth. I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children — That is, some of thy children; walking in truth — In a manner agreeable to the gospel. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. This is . The Book of 2 John is also a strong warning to be on the lookout for deceivers who were going about saying that Christ had not actually risen in the flesh. The elect lady and her children refers to a particular local church at some distance from the community where the author is living at the time. NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Jesus saith unto her, woman Calling her "woman", as it was no ways contrary to her being a virgin, ( Galatians 4:4) , so it was no mark of disrespect; it being an usual way of speaking with the Jews, when they showed the greatest respect to the person spoken to; and was used by our Lord when he addressed his mother with the greatest tenderness, and strongest affection, ( John 19:26) . The Presbyter encourages community members to show their Christianity by adhering to the great commandment of mutual love and to the historical truth about Jesus. From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. From kata and hos; just as, that. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob … Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 1John 2:19; 1John 4:1. 2 John 4King James Version (KJV) 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. 4 Jesus saith unto her, a Woman, what have I to do with thee? 13 All the saints greet you. Each localchurch had its leaders who were the ‘elders’. Romans 1:8; 1Corinthians 1:4; 2Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 1:3; Philippians 1:3; Colossians 1:3. It could mean that the people respected him as amature man. 4 These things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth— 2 because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love. 1John 2:24.). I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children — That is, some of thy children; walking in truth — In a manner agreeable to the gospel. CHAPTER 4. He referred to himself as "the elder" and is certainly the last apostle living at the time. This is a quirk of translating from one language to another. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. The reward would be the peace of God which passeth all understanding, the blessed stability, firmness, and joy which truth and love communicate. (7) Deceivers.--"Those who cause others to wander." .--Rather, the deceiver, and the antichrist--i.e., among all the human errors by which the influence of the Evil One is manifested, this is the most destructive. The Revised Version is certainly right in rendering εὕρηκα "I have found" rather than "I found;" and it is probably right in rendering ἐχάρην "I rejoice" rather than "I rejoiced." 2Timothy 3:6.). As we have received a commandment.--That is, walking according to the revelation of God's will in Christ Jesus. 1John 4:2-3.) Confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh.--Rather, confess not Jesus Christ coming in flesh. . 4 He had to * pass through Samaria. The overall theme of 2 John closely parallels 1 John’s theme of a “recall to the fundamentals of the faith” or “back to the basics of Christianity” (verses 4-6). I rejoiced greatly that I found of your children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. Walk in truth (1–4) Love others and obey God (5–6) Beware false teachers (7–11) Look forward to a visit (12–13) More pages related to 2 John. The vast bulk of NT scholars prefer the view that the author is writing to a church. Hath not God.--Comp. The, the definite article. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] The sudden increase in Jesus' ministry would have attracted attention from the Pharisees. Here it means that the writer is a leader in the church. (8) Look to yourselves.--For the triple "we" in this verse, read "ye." The expression would include both those who denied that Jesus was the Messiah, and those who, for Gnostic theories, held Him to be only a phantom, declaring the Incarnation to be an impossibility. Just as in the Gospel of John the author does not explicitly identify himself with the Apostle John, so here he prefers the designation the elder. Chapter 1. 4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth,(A) just as the Father commanded us. . 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark. 1 John 1:4. (Comp. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] In modern English, Jesus' response to His mother comes across as blunt, even rude. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. See How They All Connect. A child, descendent, inhabitant. The "many deceivers" mentioned in 2 John 1:1:7 stand in this letter opposed to the "certain of thy children walking in the truth," as mentioned in 2 John 1:1:4, with the possible interpretation that both those walking faithfully and the deceivers were children of a single congregation. 2 John 13-1 Peter 5:13. For their protection the Presbyter forbids … 2 John 1:4. Quick outline of 2 John. (Comp. (10) If there come.--The construction implies that it was the case. 2 He was in the beginning with God. John 2:4. From the base of timoria; a child. 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