When you see a word marked like *this, you will find the word explained in a Word List. You will find the list at the end of this article.
Here are a few words to help you to read the New Testament books of 2 and 3 John. 2 and 3 John are books that we call the “general letters.” Paul did not write these books. Other leaders in the early *church wrote them. They wrote these letters to help encourage the people of God. The New Testament includes eight of those letters.
After you read what the books of 2 and 3 John are about, you will find some verses to read. These verses will help you understand John. You will see what was important to him.
2 John
John wrote this short letter to warns his readers against false teachers. He tells the *churches how to protect themselves against them. He tells them that those who truly love God obey him as well.
3 John
This small letter tells people how to treat true teachers. Be generous and kind to them. Work together with them for the truth.
Reading 2 and 3 John
Verses to Get You Started
The truth will be with us forever.
2 John 2
We should always obey God’s commands.
2 John 5-6
False teachers are God’s enemies.
2 John 7-11
We are to help those who serve Jesus.
3 John 5-8
We must not act like those who do evil.
3 John 11-12
Word List
Church: A group of people who follow and believe in Jesus Christ. A meeting of those who believe in Jesus Christ.