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2 John 1

2 John 1:8

Beware of Deceivers · 2 John 1:7–11
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Translations

Modern
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.
Traditional
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Literal
Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what things we worked for, but you may receive a full reward.
Latin
Videte vosmetipsos, ne perdatis quæ operati estis: sed ut mercedem plenam accipiatis.

Original

Greek
English
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.

Notes

2 John 1:8

we: This word refers to the apostles and their co-workers. The apostles taught the truth and defended it against false teachings. Believers, referred to as you, are warned to guard their faith against teachings that could lead them away from God (1:9).

2 John 1:4–11

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).

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Early Christian Heresies

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Second Letter of John Sin That Leads to Death

Topics

Avoidance Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Doctrines: False Finishing Well Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Sensitivity The Reward of Saints is Full The Reward of Saints: Be Careful not to Lose The Reward of Saints: The Prospect of, should Lead to Diligence Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning