2 John 1:4

Walking in the Truth · 2 John 1:4–6
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Translations

Modern
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
Traditional
I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
Literal
I rejoiced exceedingly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, just as we received a commandment from the Father.
Latin
Gavisus sum valde, quoniam inveni de filiis tuis ambulantes in veritate, sicut mandatum accepimus a Patre.

Original

Greek
English
I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.

Notes

John now applies the truth and love that he mentioned in the introduction (1:1–3) to the situation of those he is writing to. Living in truth and love means maintaining unity or fellowship with true Christians (1:4–6). It also involves recognizing false teachers and choosing not to listen to or support them (1:7–11).

Parallels

John 8:30–47

Topics

God: Fatherhood of