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An introduction to 2 John.
John wrote his second letter,
along with his other two letters,
about 98 C.E.
At the time, he was likely in or near Ephesus
and he may have been up to 100 years of age.
John introduces his letter with the words:
“The older man to the chosen lady
and to her children.”
Some think that “the chosen lady”
may have been a Christian congregation
or a spiritual sister named Kyria,
which is Greek for “lady.”
Many points in John’s second letter
summarize thoughts from his first letter.
For example,
John again mentions the need
for Christ’s followers to love one another.
He also states:
“This is what love means,
that we go on walking
according to [God’s] commandments.”
The apostle then warns
that “many deceivers
have gone out into the world.”
These antichrists claim
that the Christ did not come in the flesh.
Did you know?
At 2 John 10, 11,
John adds to the instruction
in his first letter
concerning anyone
who pushes ahead of Christ’s teaching.
John states:
“Do not receive him into your homes
or say a greeting to him.”
John’s second letter glows
with his love for his anointed brothers.
He wants them to “obtain a full reward,”
which includes the privilege
of ruling with Christ in his Kingdom.
As you read 2 John,
note how the elderly apostle
expressed love for his brothers,
how he desired that they “go on walking
according to [God’s] commandments,”
and how those who stand firm against apostasy
will have the privilege
of inheriting God’s Kingdom.

Introduction to 2 John