# General Information:

Tradition identifies the apostle John as the writer of this letter. Though possibly addressed to an individual woman; because he writes that they should "love one another," this is probably to a church. 

# From the elder to the chosen lady and her children

"I, John the elder, am writing this letter to the chosen lady and her children" 

# the elder

This refers to John, the apostle and disciple of Jesus. 

# to the chosen lady and her children

This probably refers to a congregation and the believers that belong to it.