# 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.