The Second Letter of John was written by "the Elder" to "the dear Lady and to her children," probably meaning a local church and its members. The brief message is an appeal to love one another and a warning against false teachers and their teachings.
Outline of Contents
- Introduction 1—3
- The primacy of love 4—6
- Warning against false doctrine 7—11
- Conclusion 12—13
Source:
The Second Letter of John. (1972). In Catholic (Ed.), May they be one Bible: Good news translation (2013 ed., p. 1676). Bible Society.