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.