# Introduction to 2 John

### Outline of the Book of 2 John

1. Greeting (1:1-3)
1. Encouragement and the greatest commandment (1:4-6)
1. Warning about false teachers (1:7–11)
1. Greetings from fellow believers (1:12-13)

### Who wrote the Book of 2 John?

The letter does not give the name of the author but was probably written by the Apostle John near the end of his life. The content of 2 John is similar to the content in John's Gospel.

### What is the Book of 2 John about?

John addressed this letter to someone he called "the chosen lady" and to "her children" (1:1). This could refer to a specific friend and her children. Or it could refer to a specific group of believers or to believers in general. John's purpose in writing this letter was to warn his audience about false teachers. John did not want believers helping or giving money to false teachers.