1 From the elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I, but all those who know the truth,  2 because of the truth that lives in us and will be with us forever.  3 Grace, mercy and peace will be with us from God who is the Father and from Jesus Messiah, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
    4 I was delighted because I have found some of your children living in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father.  5 Now, dear lady, I ask you, not as if I am writing a new command to you, but one we have had from the beginning: that we love one another.  6 And this is love: that we live in obedience to His commands.[1550] This is the command, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should be following.
    7 For many deceivers have gone out into the world, who do not confess Jesus Messiah as coming as a fully human being. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.  8 Watch out, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but will receive a full reward.  9 Everyone who in the name of “progress” does not remain in the teaching of the Messiah, does not have God. The person who remains in his teaching has both the Father and the Son.  10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring that teaching, do not welcome him into your house or greet him as a fellow believer, 11 because the one who does shares in his wicked work.
    12 I have many more things to write to you, but I do not want to do this with paper and ink. I hope to come and talk to you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.
    13 The children of your chosen sister greet you.