Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The children of your sister, who is chosen by God, send their greetings. New Living Translation Greetings from the children of your sister, chosen by God. English Standard Version The children of your elect sister greet you. Berean Standard Bible The children of your elect sister send you greetings. Berean Literal Bible The children of your elect sister greet you. King James Bible The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. New King James Version The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen. New American Standard Bible The children of your chosen sister greet you. NASB 1995 The children of your chosen sister greet you. NASB 1977 The children of your chosen sister greet you. Legacy Standard Bible The children of your elect sister greet you. Amplified Bible The children of your elect (chosen) sister greet you. Christian Standard Bible The children of your elect sister send you greetings. Holman Christian Standard Bible The children of your elect sister send you greetings. American Standard Version The children of thine elect sister salute thee. Contemporary English Version Greetings from the children of your very special sister. English Revised Version The children of thine elect sister salute thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation The children of your chosen sister greet you. Good News Translation The children of your dear Sister send you their greetings. International Standard Version The children of your chosen sister greet you. Greetings from John Majority Standard Bible The children of your elect sister send you greetings. Amen. NET Bible The children of your elect sister greet you. New Heart English Bible The children of your chosen sister greet you. Webster's Bible Translation The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. Weymouth New Testament The children of your elect sister send greetings to you. World English Bible The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen. Berean Literal Bible The children of your elect sister greet you. Young's Literal Translation salute thee do the children of thy choice sister. Amen. Smith's Literal Translation The children of thy chosen sister greet thee. Amen. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe children of thy sister Elect salute thee. Catholic Public Domain Version The sons of your Elect Sister greet you. New American Bible The children of your chosen sister send you greetings. New Revised Standard Version The children of your elect sister send you their greetings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe children of your elect sister Church greet you. Grace be with you. Amen. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The children of your Elect sister invoke your peace. Amen. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThe children of your elect sister greet you. Godbey New Testament The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Haweis New Testament The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen. Mace New Testament The children of your sister ECLECTA salute you. AMEN. Weymouth New Testament The children of your elect sister send greetings to you. Worrell New Testament The children of your elect sister salute you. Worsley New Testament The children of thy elect sister salute thee. Amen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Final Greetings12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 13The children of your elect sister send you greetings. Cross References 1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. 3 John 1:14 Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name. John 17:21 that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me. 1 Peter 5:13 The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark. Acts 15:23 and sent them with this letter: The apostles and the elders, your brothers, To the brothers among the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: Greetings. Romans 16:16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings. Philippians 4:21-22 Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. / All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar. Colossians 4:10-14 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. / Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. / Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. ... 1 Corinthians 16:19-20 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. / All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. Ephesians 6:21-22 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. Galatians 1:2 and all the brothers with me, To the churches of Galatia: 1 Thessalonians 5:26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. Hebrews 13:24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings. Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:35 For whoever does the will of God is My brother and sister and mother.” Treasury of Scripture The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen. See on ver. 2 John 1:1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 1 Peter 5:13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. Jump to Previous Amen Children Choice Chosen Elect God's Greet Greetings Love Noble Salute Selection SisterJump to Next Amen Children Choice Chosen Elect God's Greet Greetings Love Noble Salute Selection Sister2 John 1 1. He exhorts a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief,8. lest they lose the reward of their former profession; 10. and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus. The children of your elect sister This phrase refers to the members of a Christian community or church, metaphorically described as "children." The term "elect" signifies those chosen by God, emphasizing the divine selection and calling of believers. The "sister" likely represents another local church or congregation, suggesting a familial relationship between different Christian communities. This reflects the early church's interconnectedness and mutual support. The use of familial language underscores the unity and love that should characterize the body of Christ, as seen in other New Testament writings (e.g., 1 Peter 5:13). send you greetings. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Apostle JohnThe author of the letter, traditionally identified as John the Apostle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples. He is known for his deep theological insights and emphasis on love and truth. 2. The Elect Lady The recipient of the letter, possibly a metaphor for a local church or a specific woman of faith. The term "elect" signifies chosen by God, highlighting her esteemed status in the Christian community. 3. The Elect Sister Mentioned in the closing of the letter, likely referring to another church or a literal sister of the elect lady. This indicates a close relationship and shared faith between the two entities. 4. The Children Refers to the members of the elect sister's community or the literal children of the elect sister, emphasizing the familial and communal nature of early Christian relationships. 5. The Early Church The broader context in which this letter was written, characterized by house churches and a strong sense of community among believers. Teaching Points The Importance of Christian FellowshipThe greeting from the elect sister's children underscores the value of maintaining connections within the body of Christ. Believers are encouraged to foster relationships with other Christians, both locally and globally. Understanding Our Identity in Christ The term "elect" reminds us of our identity as chosen by God. This should inspire confidence and a sense of purpose in our daily walk with Christ. The Role of Family in Faith The mention of children highlights the role of family in nurturing faith. Christian parents and communities are called to disciple the next generation, ensuring the continuity of faith. Unity Among Believers The mutual greetings reflect the unity and love that should characterize the Church. Believers are encouraged to support and pray for one another, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries. Encouragement in Persecution The early church faced persecution, and such greetings would have been a source of encouragement. Today, believers can draw strength from the global Christian community, knowing they are not alone in their struggles.Verse 13. - The children of thine elect sister salute thee. Why the change from "you" πρὸς ὑμᾶς in verse 12 to" thee" σε here, if the letter is addressed to a community? The change is very intelligible if "you" means "thee and thy family," and "thee" means "thee in particular." The elect sister herself sends no greeting, because she does not live, as these children of hers do, near the apostle; perhaps she is dead. This message to the elect lady from her sister's children is, perhaps, intended as a delicate intimation that they know why the elder is writing, and join in his affectionate warning. "The last sentences of this letter to the elect lady remind us that it is what it professes to be - a letter to a friend; that the friendship was the more natural and human because it was grounded on the truth; and that other ladies also elect were, like this one, not nuns, but mothers" (Maurice). The concluding" Amen" at the end of this Epistle, as at the end of most of the Epistles, is spurious. Galatians, and perhaps 2 Peter, seem to be the only instances in which the "Amen" is genuine.
Greek Theτὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. of your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. elect ἐκλεκτῆς (eklektēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. sister ἀδελφῆς (adelphēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 79: A sister, a woman (fellow-)member of a church, a Christian woman. Fem of adephos; a sister. send you greetings. Ἀσπάζεταί (Aspazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. Links 2 John 1:13 NIV2 John 1:13 NLT 2 John 1:13 ESV 2 John 1:13 NASB 2 John 1:13 KJV 2 John 1:13 BibleApps.com 2 John 1:13 Biblia Paralela 2 John 1:13 Chinese Bible 2 John 1:13 French Bible 2 John 1:13 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 John 1:13 The children of your chosen sister greet (2J iiJ 2Jn ii jn 2 jo) |