1 I, the Elder, to the chosen one Kyria and to her children, whom I love in the truth—not myself only, but also all who have known the truth—
2 in consideration of the truth which abides in us, and which will be with us forever:
3. Grace, mercy And peace may they be with you from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and charity !
4 I had a lot of joy to meet your children who walk in the truth, according to the commandment we received from the Father.
5 And now I'll tell you THE Kyria asks, — not as though I were giving you a new commandment; for it is the one we have had from the beginning, — let us love one another.
6 This is love, that we walk in obedience to his commandments; and this is his commandment,
as you learned from the beginning, to walk in charity.
7 For many deceivers have appeared in the world; they do not confess Jesus as Christ come in the flesh: this is the deceiver and the antichrist.
8 Be careful, so that you do not lose the fruit of your labor, but that you may receive a full reward.
9 Whoever goes beyond and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God; whoever remains in this teaching has both the Father and the Son.
10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house, and do not say to him, “Greetings!”
11 For he who him said: Hello! participate in his evil deeds.
12 Although I had much to write to you, I did not want to do it with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak with you face to face, so that your joy may be complete.
13 The children of your chosen sister greet you.
