Name: Book of 2 John
Author: John

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John — The last surviving apostle — identifying himself simply as 'the Elder'

Written by 'the Elder,' traditionally identified as the John. Same authorship debate as 1 John.

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What's It About?

Second John is the shortest book in the Bible — just 13 verses. It is a brief warning to a church not to welcome traveling teachers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh. Love and truth belong together: genuine love does not mean accepting every teaching that arrives at your door.

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John argues that hospitality has limits — welcoming the wrong teacher into your community isn't generosity, it's handing them the microphone to dismantle what you believe.

2 John 1 — The Shortest Letter with the Biggest Warning

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John insists you cannot have one without the other. Love without truth is naive; truth without love is harsh. Authentic Christianity holds both firmly.

Traveling teachers were common in the early church. John warns: if someone does not bring the true teaching about Christ, do not welcome them into your house.

Hospitality was essential for early Christians, but not all hospitality is wise. John draws a clear boundary: welcoming false teachers means participating in their deception.

John defines love as 'walking according to His commandments.' It is not merely a warm feeling — it is a lifestyle of faithful obedience to what God has spoken.

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