Second John is the shortest book in the New Testament, containing only thirteen verses. In antiquity, the entire letter would have fit on one sheet of papyrus. The first letter of John elaborated the principles of continuing in the truth, loving fellow believers, and watching out for false teachers. This letter gives us an example of applying these principles to a concrete situation. Setting Th…
1El anciano a la señora elegida y a sus hijos, a quienes yo amo en la verdad; y no solo yo, sino también todos los que han conocido la verdad,
2a causa de la verdad que permanece en nosotros, y estará para siempre con nosotros:
3Sea con vosotros gracia, misericordia y paz, de Dios Padre y del Señor Jesucristo, Hijo del Padre, en verdad y en amor.
4Mucho me regocijé porque he hallado a algunos de tus hijos andando en la verdad, conforme al mandamiento que recibimos del Padre.
5Y ahora te ruego, señora, no como escribiéndote un nuevo mandamiento, sino el que hemos tenido desde el principio, que nos amemos unos a otros.
6Y este es el amor, que andemos según sus mandamientos. Este es el mandamiento: que andéis en amor, como vosotros habéis oído desde el principio.
7Porque muchos engañadores han salido por el mundo, que no confiesan que Jesucristo ha venido en carne. Quien esto hace es el engañador y el anticristo.
8Mirad por vosotros mismos, para que no perdáis el fruto de vuestro trabajo, sino que recibáis galardón completo.
9Cualquiera que se extravía, y no persevera en la doctrina de Cristo, no tiene a Dios; el que persevera en la doctrina de Cristo, ese sí tiene al Padre y al Hijo.
10Si alguno viene a vosotros, y no trae esta doctrina, no lo recibáis en casa, ni le digáis: ¡Bienvenido!
11Porque el que le dice: ¡Bienvenido! participa en sus malas obras.
12Tengo muchas cosas que escribiros, pero no he querido hacerlo por medio de papel y tinta, pues espero ir a vosotros y hablar cara a cara, para que nuestro gozo sea cumplido.
13Los hijos de tu hermana, la elegida, te saludan. Amén.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 1:1-3 John begins with a standard introduction for a personal letter. • John mentions truth four …
1:1-3 John begins with a standard introduction for a personal letter. • John mentions truth four times in this brief introduction and once in 1:4. John wanted his readers to know and live out the truths about Jesus Christ and their relationship with him and not to be led astray by false teachers.
1:1 This letter is from John, the elder: The translators have added John for clarification; John refers to himself as the elder to affirm his authority in the church. • to the chosen lady (Greek kuria) and to her children: The Greek word kuria could be the name of a specific individual; more likely, it refers to a particular local church and its believers (cp. 1:13). • whom I love in the truth: This either means “truly love” (see 1:5-6) or, more likely, it refers to love between those who profess the same truth about Christ in contrast to the lies of the false teachers (1:7; see 1 Jn 2:21-23). John emphasizes the pronoun I to contrast sharply with the lovelessness of the false teachers, who rejected the true church.
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Versículo 2
II. 1:2 Christian love is rooted in knowing the truth. The truth that lives in us is more than just f…
1:2 Christian love is rooted in knowing the truth. The truth that lives in us is more than just facts or doctrine; it is the presence of God (see John 14:15-17), who will be with us forever.
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Versículo 3
III. 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace are blessings of which John is confident for those who live in truth …
1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace are blessings of which John is confident for those who live in truth and love, and who demonstrate by their actions that they are God’s children.
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Versículo 4
IV. 1:4-11 John now applies the truth and love that he mentioned in the introduction (1:1-3) to the r…
1:4-11 John now applies the truth and love that he mentioned in the introduction (1:1-3) to the readers’ situation. Living in truth and love means maintaining fellowship with true Christians (1:4-6), but also discerning false teachers and refusing to listen to them or help them (1:7-11).
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Versículo 5
V. 1:5 I am writing to remind you, dear friends: Literally I urge you, lady. See study note on 1:1.
1:5 I am writing to remind you, dear friends: Literally I urge you, lady. See study note on 1:1.
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Versículo 7
VI. 1:7 many deceivers have gone out into the world: Docetists were denying that Jesus Christ came in…
1:7 many deceivers have gone out into the world: Docetists were denying that Jesus Christ came in a real body. John refuted this heresy in his first letter (see 1 Jn 4:2-3). • A false teacher is a deceiver, because they mislead unwary believers, and an antichrist, because they distract and lead people away from the true Christ. By using the apocalyptic symbol of the antichrist, John signals the severity of the heresy and the ultimate judgment upon false teachers.
VII
Versículo 8
VII. 1:8 we: This word refers to the apostles and their co-workers. The apostles taught the truth and …
1:8 we: This word refers to the apostles and their co-workers. The apostles taught the truth and defended it against heresies, and believers (referred to as you) are admonished to protect their faith from teaching that could destroy them (1:9).
VIII
Versículo 9
VIII. 1:9 Anyone who wanders away from this teaching (literally everyone going beyond and not remaining…
1:9 Anyone who wanders away from this teaching (literally everyone going beyond and not remaining in the teaching): To go beyond is to contradict the apostolic teachings about Jesus Christ and believe things about Jesus that were not taught by the apostles. This is a warning to the church not to listen to the false teachers.
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Versículo 10
IX. 1:10-11 Believers should not invite that person, who does not teach the truth about Christ, into …
1:10-11 Believers should not invite that person, who does not teach the truth about Christ, into their homes. The early churches met in homes (see Acts 2:46; 5:42; 8:3; 12:5, 12; Col 4:15; Phlm 1:2), so this could refer to inviting false teachers to a meeting of the church. It could also refer to giving any form of hospitality to false teachers, which would help their mission. The only way to deal with them was to not accept them into the fellowship.
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Versículo 12
X. 1:12 Our English idiom face to face has the same meaning as the Greek idiom used here (literally …
1:12 Our English idiom face to face has the same meaning as the Greek idiom used here (literally mouth to mouth; see also 3 Jn 1:14). • Then our joy will be complete: Our relationship with Christ is not merely a private experience; we experience the fullest joy in harmonious fellowship with other believers.
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Versículo 13
XI. 1:13 from the children of your sister: This probably refers to the sister church in Ephesus and i…
1:13 from the children of your sister: This probably refers to the sister church in Ephesus and its members, with whom John was staying (see 1:1). John lived in that region and cared for several churches.
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2 John — Capítulo 1
Second John is the shortest book in the New Testament, containing only thirteen verses. In antiquity, the entire letter would have fit on one sheet of papyrus. The first letter of John elaborated the principles of continuing in the truth, loving fellow believers, and watching out for false teachers. This letter gives us an example of applying these principles to a concrete situation. Setting Th…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1El anciano a la señora elegida y a sus hijos, a quienes yo amo en la verdad; y no solo yo, sino también todos los que han conocido la verdad,
2a causa de la verdad que permanece en nosotros, y estará para siempre con nosotros:
3Sea con vosotros gracia, misericordia y paz, de Dios Padre y del Señor Jesucristo, Hijo del Padre, en verdad y en amor.
4Mucho me regocijé porque he hallado a algunos de tus hijos andando en la verdad, conforme al mandamiento que recibimos del Padre.
5Y ahora te ruego, señora, no como escribiéndote un nuevo mandamiento, sino el que hemos tenido desde el principio, que nos amemos unos a otros.
6Y este es el amor, que andemos según sus mandamientos. Este es el mandamiento: que andéis en amor, como vosotros habéis oído desde el principio.
7Porque muchos engañadores han salido por el mundo, que no confiesan que Jesucristo ha venido en carne. Quien esto hace es el engañador y el anticristo.
8Mirad por vosotros mismos, para que no perdáis el fruto de vuestro trabajo, sino que recibáis galardón completo.
9Cualquiera que se extravía, y no persevera en la doctrina de Cristo, no tiene a Dios; el que persevera en la doctrina de Cristo, ese sí tiene al Padre y al Hijo.
10Si alguno viene a vosotros, y no trae esta doctrina, no lo recibáis en casa, ni le digáis: ¡Bienvenido!
11Porque el que le dice: ¡Bienvenido! participa en sus malas obras.
12Tengo muchas cosas que escribiros, pero no he querido hacerlo por medio de papel y tinta, pues espero ir a vosotros y hablar cara a cara, para que nuestro gozo sea cumplido.
13Los hijos de tu hermana, la elegida, te saludan. Amén.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 1:1-3 John begins with a standard introduction for a personal letter. • John mentions truth four …
Versículo 2
II. 1:2 Christian love is rooted in knowing the truth. The truth that lives in us is more than just f…
Versículo 3
III. 1:3 Grace, mercy, and peace are blessings of which John is confident for those who live in truth …
Versículo 4
IV. 1:4-11 John now applies the truth and love that he mentioned in the introduction (1:1-3) to the r…
Versículo 5
V. 1:5 I am writing to remind you, dear friends: Literally I urge you, lady. See study note on 1:1.
Versículo 7
VI. 1:7 many deceivers have gone out into the world: Docetists were denying that Jesus Christ came in…
Versículo 8
VII. 1:8 we: This word refers to the apostles and their co-workers. The apostles taught the truth and …
Versículo 9
VIII. 1:9 Anyone who wanders away from this teaching (literally everyone going beyond and not remaining…
Versículo 10
IX. 1:10-11 Believers should not invite that person, who does not teach the truth about Christ, into …
Versículo 12
X. 1:12 Our English idiom face to face has the same meaning as the Greek idiom used here (literally …
Versículo 13
XI. 1:13 from the children of your sister: This probably refers to the sister church in Ephesus and i…