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2 John 01 Translation Questions
Q? By what title does the writer John introduce himself in this letter?
A. John introduces himself as the elder. [1:1]
Q? To whom is this letter written?
A. The letter is written to the elect lady and her children. [1:1]
Q? From whom does John say grace, mercy, and peace come?
A. John says grace, mercy, and peace come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ his Son. [1:3]
Q? Why is John rejoicing?
A. John is rejoicing because he has found some of the lady's children walking in truth. [1:4]
Q? What commandment does John say they have had from the beginning?
A. John says that they have had the commandment to love one another from the beginning. [1:5]
Q? What does John say that love is?
A. John says that love is to walk according to God's commandments. [1:6]
Q? What does John call those who do not confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh?
A. John calls those who do not confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh the deceiver and the antichrist. [1:7]
Q? What does John tell the believers to be careful not to do?
A. John tells the believers to be careful not to lose the things for which they have worked. [1:8]
Q? What does John tell the believers to do with anyone who does not bring the true teaching about Christ?
A. John tells the believers to not receive anyone who does not bring the true teaching about Christ. [1:10]
Q? Of what is a believer guilty if he receives someone who does not bring the true teaching about Christ?
A. The believer is guilty of participating in the evil deeds of the one who does not bring the true teaching about Christ. [1:11]
Q? What does John hope to do in the future?
A. John hopes to come and speak face to face with the elect lady. [1:12]