Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
The loss (2 John 1:8) is explained: the not having God, which results from abiding not in the doctrine of Christ.
Transgresseth. 'Aleph (') A B, Vulgate, read х proagoon (G4254) for parabainoon (G3845)], 'everyone who takes the lead:' sets up as a teacher; literally, leads on before (cf. John 10:4; 3 John 1:9).
Hath not God - (1 John 2:23; 1 John 5:15.) The second "of Christ" is omitted in 'Aleph (') A B, Vulgate.
He - He alone. He - He alone.