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2 John KJV

New Testament · 1 chapter · 13 verses · about 1 minute to read

A short letter to an elect lady and her children, joining two things that are often separated: walking in truth and walking in love. It warns about receiving those who bring another doctrine.

Author: John, writing as the elderTraditionally dated about AD 90Theme: truth and love together

Chapters

Outline of 2 John

Key verses

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 1:6

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.

2 John 1:9

Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

How long 2 John is

Chapters: 1Verses: 13Words: about 298Read in: about 1 minute

2 John is the 63rd book of the Bible and the 24th of the New Testament, between 1 John and 3 John. Compare all 66 books →

Common questions

Who wrote the book of 2 John?

John, writing as the elder.

When was 2 John written?

It is traditionally dated about AD 90.

What is the book of 2 John about?

A short letter to an elect lady and her children, joining two things that are often separated: walking in truth and walking in love. It warns about receiving those who bring another doctrine.

How long is 2 John?

2 John has 13 verses in the King James Version — about 298 words.

How long does it take to read 2 John?

about 1 minute at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.

How many verses are in 2 John?

13.

Where is 2 John in the Bible?

2 John is the 63rd book of the Bible and the 24th of the New Testament, between 1 John and 3 John.

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