# Webster's Revision Bible/III. John

2 John.
Before CHRIST, A.D. 90.
CHAP. 1.
The elder to 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; $^2$ For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. $^3$ Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. $^4$ I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
$^5$ And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another. $^6$ And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
$^7$ For many deceivers have entered into the world, who confess not Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. $^8$ Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. $^9$ Whoever 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.
$^{10}$ If any one cometh to you, and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither wish him greetings: $^{11}$ For he that wisheth him greetings is partaker of his evil deeds.
$^{12}$ Having many things to write to you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come to you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. $^{13}$ The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
3 John.
Before CHRIST, A.D. 90.
CHAP. 1.
The elder to the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. $^2$ Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. ​$^3$ For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. $^4$ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. $^5$ Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; $^6$ Who have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou shalt bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: $^7$ Because for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing from the Gentiles. $^8$ We therefore ought to receive such, that we may be fellowhelpers to the truth.
$^9$ I wrote to the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. $^{10}$ Therefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content with that, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. $^{11}$ Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
$^{12}$ Demetrius hath good report by all men, and by the truth itself: and, we also bear witness; and ye know that our witness is true. $^{13}$ I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write to thee: $^{14}$ But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.
* ↑ be: Gr. shall be
* ↑ wrought: or, gained, some copies read, ye have gained, but that ye, etc.
* ↑ face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth
* ↑ our: or, your
* ↑ in...: or, truly
* ↑ wish: or, pray
* ↑ after...: Gr. worthy of God
* ↑ fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers
* ↑ face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth