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2 John 1:1 open_in_new
elder. App-189. Here not an official title, but referring to the apostle's age. Compare Philemon 1:9.
unto. to.
elect. Compare 1 Peter 1:2. But perhaps used in the sense of "excellent".
lady. Greek. kuria, feminine of kurios. In all probability. proper name, "Kyria".
children. App-108.
love. App-135.
the. Omit.
truth. Seep. 1511. The element or sphere in which the love was seen. Compare Ephesians 4:15.
also, &c. = all they also.
known. App-132.
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2 John 1:2 open_in_new
For, &c. = On account of (App-104. 2 John 1:2) the truth.
dwelleth. abideth. Greek. meno. See p. 1511.
for ever. App-151. a.
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2 John 1:3 open_in_new
Grace. Only here, and three times in the Gospel, and twice in Rev., in John's writings. App-184. Compare 1 Timothy 1:2.
be. shall be.
mercy. Only here in John.
God. App-98.
Father. App-98.
Lord. The texts omit.
Jesus Christ. App-98.
Son. App-108. The expression "The Son of the Father", is found here only. Compare John 1:18; 1 John 1:3.
love. App-135.
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2 John 1:4 open_in_new
rejoiced. Compare 3 John 1:3. Several of Paul's epistles open with thanksgiving.
greatly. Greek. lian. Only here and 3 John 1:3 in John's writings.
of. App-104. Not implying that there were others who did not so walk, but referring to such as he had met.
have. Omit.
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2 John 1:5 open_in_new
beseech. ask. App-134.
new. Greek. kainos. See Matthew 9:17.
from the beginning. Greek. ap' arches. See 1 John 1:1.
that. in order that. Greek. hina.
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2 John 1:6 open_in_new
have. Omit. In this verse is the Figure of speech Antimetabole, "walk... commandments commandment... walk".
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2 John 1:7 open_in_new
deceivers. Greek. planos. See 2 Corinthians 6:8. Compare 1 John 4:1.
world. App-129.
that, &c. Literally Jesus Christ coming in the flesh. The present participle is used, as in Revelation 1:4. In 1Jn 4:2, 1 John 4:3, the perfect is used, referring to His first coming. This refers to His second coming. Compare Acts 1:11.
a, an. the.
antichrist. See 1 John 2:18.
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2 John 1:8 open_in_new
Look to. App-133.
we. The texts read "ye" in both occurances.
lose. Greek. apollumi. See John 17:12.
have wrought. i.e. the truth and love resulting from John's teaching.
reward. Greek. misthos. In John's writings only here, John 4:36 (wages), and Revelation 11:18; Revelation 22:12.
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2 John 1:9 open_in_new
transgresseth. App-128. The texts read "goeth before", Greek. proago. See 1 Timothy 1:18; 1 Timothy 5:24.Hebrews 7:18. This refers to false teachers who claimed to bring some higher teaching, beyond the apostle's doctrine. Compare 1Ti 6:3. 2 Timothy 1:13; 2 Timothy 3:14.
abideth. See "dwelleth", 2 John 1:2.
Christ. App-98.
of Christ. The texts omit.
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2 John 1:10 open_in_new
there... any. any one (App-123) cometh.
neither, &c. = and... not (App-105).
bid... God speed. Literally, say, Hail! (Greek. chairein,
to rejoice. See Matthew 26:49).
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2 John 1:11 open_in_new
is partaker. partaketh. Greek. koinoneo. See Rom 15:27. 1 Timothy 5:22.
evil. App-128.
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2 John 1:12 open_in_new
would. App-102.
with. by means of. App-104. 2 John 1:1.
paper. Greek. chartes. Only here.
ink. See 2 Corinthians 3:3.
trust. hope.
speak. App-121.
face, &c. Literally mouth to (App-104.) mouth.
our. The texts read "your".
joy. See 1 John 1:4.
full. See 1 John 1:4.
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2 John 1:13 open_in_new
greet. salute.
Amen. The texts omit.