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5 : 20 And we know that the Son of God is come , and hath given us an understanding , that we may know him that is true , and we are in him that is true , even in his Son Jesus Christ . This is the true God , and eternal life .
5 : 21 Little children , keep yourselves from idols . Amen .
### The Second Epistle General of 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 : 2 For the truth ’ s sake , which dwelleth in us , and shall be with us for ever .
1 : 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 .
1 : 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth , as we have received a commandment from the Father .
1 : 5 And now I beseech thee , lady , not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee , but that which we had from the beginning , that we love one another .
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 .
1 : 7 For many deceivers are entered into the world , who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh . This is a deceiver and an antichrist .
1 : 8 Look to yourselves , that we lose not those things which we have wrought , but that we receive a full reward .
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 .
1 : 10 If there come any unto you , and bring not this doctrine , receive him not into your house , neither bid him God speed : 1 : 11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds .
1 : 12 Having many things to write unto you , I would not write with paper and ink : but I trust to come unto you , and speak face to face , that our joy may be full .
1 : 13 The children of thy elect sister greet thee . Amen .
### The Third Epistle General of John
1 : 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius , whom I love in the truth .
1 : 2 Beloved , I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health , even as thy soul prospereth .
1 : 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 .
1 : 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth .
1 : 5 Beloved , thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren , and to strangers ; 1 : 6 Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church : whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort , thou shalt do well : 1 : 7 Because that for his name ’ s sake they went forth , taking nothing of the Gentiles .
1 : 8 We therefore ought to receive such , that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth .
1 : 9 I wrote unto the church : but Diotrephes , who loveth to have the preeminence among them , receiveth us not .
1 : 10 Wherefore , if I come , I will remember his deeds which he doeth , prating against us with malicious words : and not content therewith , neither doth he himself receive the brethren , and forbiddeth them that would , and casteth them out of the church .
1 : 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 .
1 : 12 Demetrius hath good report of all men , and of the truth itself : yea , and we also bear record ; and ye know that our record is true .
1 : 13 I had many things to write , but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee : 1 : 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee , and we shall speak face to face . Peace be to thee . Our friends salute thee . Greet the friends by name .
### The General Epistle of Jude
1 : 1 Jude , the servant of Jesus Christ , and brother of James , to them that are sanctified by God the Father , and preserved in Jesus Christ , and called : 1 : 2 Mercy unto you , and peace , and love , be multiplied .
1 : 3 Beloved , when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation , it was needful for me to write unto you , and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints .
1 : 4 For there are certain men crept in unawares , who were before of old ordained to this condemnation , ungodly men , turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness , and denying the only Lord God , and our Lord Jesus Christ .
1 : 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance , though ye once knew this , how that the Lord , having saved the people out of the land of Egypt , afterward destroyed them that believed not .
1 : 6 And the angels which kept not their first estate , but left their own habitation , he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day .
1 : 7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha , and the cities about them in like manner , giving themselves over to fornication , and going after strange flesh , are set forth for an example , suffering the vengeance of eternal fire .
1 : 8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh , despise dominion , and speak evil of dignities .
1 : 9 Yet Michael the archangel , when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses , durst not bring against him a railing accusation , but said , The Lord rebuke thee .
1 : 10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not : but what they know naturally , as brute beasts , in those things they corrupt themselves .
1 : 11 Woe unto them ! for they have gone in the way of Cain , and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward , and perished in the gainsaying of Core .
1 : 12 These are spots in your feasts of charity , when they feast with you , feeding themselves without fear : clouds they are without water , carried about of winds ; trees whose fruit withereth , without fruit , twice dead , plucked up by the roots ; 1 : 13 Raging waves of the sea , foaming out their own shame ; wandering stars , to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever .
1 : 14 And Enoch also , the seventh from Adam , prophesied of these , saying , Behold , the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints , 1 : 15 To execute judgment upon all , and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed , and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him .
1 : 16 These are murmurers , complainers , walking after their own lusts ; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words , having men ’ s persons in admiration because of advantage .
1 : 17 But , beloved , remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ ; 1 : 18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time , who should walk after their own ungodly lusts .
1 : 19 These be they who separate themselves , sensual , having not the Spirit .
1 : 20 But ye , beloved , building up yourselves on your most holy faith , praying in the Holy Ghost , 1 : 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God , looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life .
1 : 22 And of some have compassion , making a difference : 1 : 23 And others save with fear , pulling them out of the fire ; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh .
1 : 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling , and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy , 1 : 25 To the only wise God our Saviour , be glory and majesty , dominion and power , both now and ever . Amen .
### The Revelation of Saint John the Divine
1 : 1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ , which God gave unto him , to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass ; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John : 1 : 2 Who bare record of the word of God , and of the testimony of Jesus Christ , and of all things that he saw .
1 : 3 Blessed is he that readeth , and they that hear the words of this prophecy , and keep those things which are written therein : for the time is at hand .
1 : 4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia : Grace be unto you , and peace , from him which is , and which was , and which is to come ; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne ; 1 : 5 And from Jesus Christ , who is the faithful witness , and the first begotten of the dead , and the prince of the kings of the earth . Unto him that loved us , and washed us from our sins in his own blood , 1 : 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father ; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever . Amen .
1 : 7 Behold , he cometh with clouds ; and every eye shall see him , and they also which pierced him : and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him . Even so , Amen .
1 : 8 I am Alpha and Omega , the beginning and the ending , saith the Lord , which is , and which was , and which is to come , the Almighty .
1 : 9 I John , who also am your brother , and companion in tribulation , and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ , was in the isle that is called Patmos , for the word of God , and for the testimony of Jesus Christ .
1 : 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord ’ s day , and heard behind me a great voice , as of a trumpet , 1 : 11 Saying , I am Alpha and Omega , the first and the last : and , What thou seest , write in a book , and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia ; unto Ephesus , and unto Smyrna , and unto Pergamos , and unto Thyatira , and unto Sardis , and unto Philadelphia , and unto Laodicea .
1 : 12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me . And being turned , I saw seven golden candlesticks ; 1 : 13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man , clothed with a garment down to the foot , and girt about the paps with a golden girdle .
1 : 14 His head and his hairs were white like wool , as white as snow ; and his eyes were as a flame of fire ; 1 : 15 And his feet like unto fine brass , as if they burned in a furnace ; and his voice as the sound of many waters .
1 : 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars : and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword : and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength .
1 : 17 And when I saw him , I fell at his feet as dead . And he laid his right hand upon me , saying unto me , Fear not ; I am the first and the last : 1 : 18 I am he that liveth , and was dead ; and , behold , I am alive for evermore , Amen ; and have the keys of hell and of death .
1 : 19 Write the things which thou hast seen , and the things which are , and the things which shall be hereafter ; 1 : 20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand , and the seven golden candlesticks . The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches : and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches .
2 : 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write ; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand , who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks ; 2 : 2 I know thy works , and thy labour , and thy patience , and how thou canst not bear them which are evil : and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles , and are not , and hast found them liars : 2 : 3 And hast borne , and hast patience , and for my name ’ s sake hast laboured , and hast not fainted .
2 : 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee , because thou hast left thy first love .
2 : 5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen , and repent , and do the first works ; or else I will come unto thee quickly , and will remove thy candlestick out of his place , except thou repent .
2 : 6 But this thou hast , that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes , which I also hate .
2 : 7 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life , which is in the midst of the paradise of God .
2 : 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write ; These things saith the first and the last , which was dead , and is alive ; 2 : 9 I know thy works , and tribulation , and poverty , ( but thou art rich ) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews , and are not , but are the synagogue of Satan .
2 : 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer : behold , the devil shall cast some of you into prison , that ye may be tried ; and ye shall have tribulation ten days : be thou faithful unto death , and I will give thee a crown of life .
2 : 11 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death .
2 : 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write ; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges ; 2 : 13 I know thy works , and where thou dwellest , even where Satan ’ s seat is : and thou holdest fast my name , and hast not denied my faith , even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr , who was slain among you , where Satan dwelleth .
2 : 14 But I have a few things against thee , because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam , who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel , to eat things sacrificed unto idols , and to commit fornication .
2 : 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes , which thing I hate .
2 : 16 Repent ; or else I will come unto thee quickly , and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth .
2 : 17 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna , and will give him a white stone , and in the stone a new name written , which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it .
2 : 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write ; These things saith the Son of God , who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire , and his feet are like fine brass ; 2 : 19 I know thy works , and charity , and service , and faith , and thy patience , and thy works ; and the last to be more than the first .
2 : 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee , because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel , which calleth herself a prophetess , to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication , and to eat things sacrificed unto idols .
2 : 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication ; and she repented not .
2 : 22 Behold , I will cast her into a bed , and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation , except they repent of their deeds .
2 : 23 And I will kill her children with death ; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts : and I will give unto every one of you according to your works .
2 : 24 But unto you I say , and unto the rest in Thyatira , as many as have not this doctrine , and which have not known the depths of Satan , as they speak ; I will put upon you none other burden .
2 : 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come .
2 : 26 And he that overcometh , and keepeth my works unto the end , to him will I give power over the nations : 2 : 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron ; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers : even as I received of my Father .
2 : 28 And I will give him the morning star .
2 : 29 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches .
3 : 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write ; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God , and the seven stars ; I know thy works , that thou hast a name that thou livest , and art dead .
3 : 2 Be watchful , and strengthen the things which remain , that are ready to die : for I have not found thy works perfect before God .
3 : 3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard , and hold fast , and repent . If therefore thou shalt not watch , I will come on thee as a thief , and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee .
3 : 4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments ; and they shall walk with me in white : for they are worthy .
3 : 5 He that overcometh , the same shall be clothed in white raiment ; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life , but I will confess his name before my Father , and before his angels .
3 : 6 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches .
3 : 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write ; These things saith he that is holy , he that is true , he that hath the key of David , he that openeth , and no man shutteth ; and shutteth , and no man openeth ; 3 : 8 I know thy works : behold , I have set before thee an open door , and no man can shut it : for thou hast a little strength , and hast kept my word , and hast not denied my name .
3 : 9 Behold , I will make them of the synagogue of Satan , which say they are Jews , and are not , but do lie ; behold , I will make them to come and worship before thy feet , and to know that I have loved thee .
3 : 10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience , I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation , which shall come upon all the world , to try them that dwell upon the earth .
3 : 11 Behold , I come quickly : hold that fast which thou hast , that no man take thy crown .
3 : 12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God , and he shall go no more out : and I will write upon him the name of my God , and the name of the city of my God , which is new Jerusalem , which cometh down out of heaven from my God : and I will write upon him my new name .
3 : 13 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches .
3 : 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write ; These things saith the Amen , the faithful and true witness , the beginning of the creation of God ; 3 : 15 I know thy works , that thou art neither cold nor hot : I would thou wert cold or hot .
3 : 16 So then because thou art lukewarm , and neither cold nor hot , I will spue thee out of my mouth .
3 : 17 Because thou sayest , I am rich , and increased with goods , and have need of nothing ; and knowest not that thou art wretched , and miserable , and poor , and blind , and naked : 3 : 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire , that thou mayest be rich ; and white raiment , that thou mayest be clothed , and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear ; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve , that thou mayest see .
3 : 19 As many as I love , I rebuke and chasten : be zealous therefore , and repent .
3 : 20 Behold , I stand at the door , and knock : if any man hear my voice , and open the door , I will come in to him , and will sup with him , and he with me .
3 : 21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne , even as I also overcame , and am set down with my Father in his throne .
3 : 22 He that hath an ear , let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches .