Names of the Book
English: | 2 John |
Greek: | 2 Ιωάννης |
Transliterated: | 2 Iōannēs |
Other names: | The second epistle of John |
Who
Wrote the book: | the apostle John |
Are the key people: | John, "the chosen lady", and her children |
Is it written to: | "The chosen lady" and her children |
What
Caution against false teachers (2 John 1-11) |
Final words of greetings (2 John 12-13) |
When
Was it written: | c 85-90 CE |
Did the events occur: | c 85-90 CE |
Was it canonized: | c 200-320 CE |
(see the Timeline of the First Century) |
Where
Was it written: | Ephesus |
Did the events occur: | no place specifically |
Why
2 John was written to inform us that: |
G-d's Word is Truth. |
Following G-d's Word is required for believers. |
Believers should love one another. |
Teachers who deviate from the teaching of Messiah should not be welcomed. |
Introduction
In his second epistle, the apostle John once again cautions his readers about the false teachings that were circulating in the congregations of Asia Minor. This very brief letter appears to be sent to a specific congregation identified as "the chosen lady and her children" and encourages them to "walk according to [G-d's] commandments". He warns his readers against letting false teachers into their homes and goes so far as to say that they should not even greet the false teachers. He closes the letter by expressing his desire to come to them and speak with them face to face.
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