Book of 2 John
New TestamentGeneral Epistle

Book of 2 John

The Book of 2 John was written by John the Apostle (c. AD 85-95) and contains 1 chapters and 13 verses. Key themes include Truth, Love, Discernment.

1

Chapters

13

Verses

John the Apostle

Author

AD 85-95

Date Written

Overview

2 John warns about showing hospitality to false teachers who deny Christ came in the flesh.

Purpose

To encourage walking in truth and warn against supporting false teachers.

Historical Context

A personal letter addressing the same false teaching as 1 John.

Name Origins

Greek

II Ιωάννης

2 Iōannēs

Key Themes

TruthLoveDiscernmentObedienceFalse TeachersWarning

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Book Outline

Greeting

1-3

Truth and love

Command

4-6

Walk in truth

Warning

7-11

Avoid deceivers

Closing

12-13

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Key Verses

“This is love, that we walk after his commandments.”
2 John 1:6
“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ.”
2 John 1:9
“I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth.”
2 John 1:4

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