At a glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authorship | John (the "elder") |
| Date | ~90-95 AD |
| Audience | "Elect lady" (likely a church and her members) |
| Genre | Personal epistle |
| Purpose | Walk in love and truth; refuse hospitality to false teachers |
| Chapters | 1 (13 verses) |
Main themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Love and truth | Both essential together |
| Walking in commandments | Obedience |
| Refusing false teachers | Don't host those who deny Christ's incarnation |
Key passages
- 2 John 5-6, love and commandments
- 2 John 7, deceivers and antichrist
- 2 John 10-11, don't receive false teachers