2 John 1:13 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.”

2 John 1:13

bookmark_border Save Verse

menu_book Verse in Context

Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Having many things to write unto you, I would not {write} with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. {face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth} {our: or, your}

The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

Get Personalized Biblical Guidance

Save your favorite verses, get AI-powered insights tailored to your life, and discover related scripture for your spiritual journey.

person_add Create Free Account library_books Explore Topics

From This Chapter

2 John 1:1

"The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;"

2 John 1:2

"For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever."

2 John 1:3

"Grace be with you, mercy, {and} peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. {be: Gr. shall be}"

2 John 1:4

"I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father."

2 John 1:5

"And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another."

2 John 1:6

"And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it."

Important Disclaimer: This biblical guidance is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're experiencing crisis symptoms, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or seek immediate professional help.

Bible Guided provides faith-based guidance and should complement, not replace, professional therapeutic support.

shareShare Your Journey

menu_book Verse in Context

Get Personalized Biblical Guidance

From This Chapter