约翰二书 1:1-2 CUVS

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 John 1:1-3

I. INTRODUCTION . 1 . Address. "The elder unto the elect lady and her children." The writer of this Epistle was known as "the elder;" it clearly bears the Johannine mark. The principal receiver was "the elect lady." Some think that "a Church" is intended; but a mystical interpretation is not to be resorted to when a plain interpretation is tenable and beautiful. The lady was "elect," as "chosen out of the profane world into the sanctified company of the Church of God." She found a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 John 1:1-4

1. Introduction. Address and occasion. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 John 1:1-13

This Epistle is written by the Apostle John to a Christian family. He, like the Apostle Peter had done before him ( 1 Peter 5:1 ), styles himself a presbyter. His First Epistle was written to a Church or to the Churches. In this, the Second Epistle, we have a priceless fragment of early Christian history, showing us the relation which subsisted between the apostle and a Christian family, and also to how large an extent the new Christian faith was in some instances moulding family life, by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 John 1:1

The elder - See the introduction, Section 1, (2,d).Unto the elect lady - The elect or chosen Kyria. See the introduction, Section 2. He addresses her as one chosen of God to salvation, in the use of a term often applied to Christians in the New Testament.And her children - The word here rendered “children” (τέκνοις teknois) would include in itself both sons and daughters, but since the apostle immediately uses a masculine pronoun, τοις tois it would seem more probable that sons only were... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 John 1:2

For the truth’s sake - They love this family because they love the truth, and see it so cordially embraced and so happily exemplified. Those who love the gospel itself will rejoice in all the effects which it produces in society, on individuals, families, neighborhoods, and their hearts will be drawn with warm affection to the places where its influence is most fully seen.Which dwelleth in us - In us who are Christians; that is, the truths of the gospel which we have embraced. Truth may be said... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 John 1:1-2

2 John 1:1-2 . The elder An appellation suited to a familiar letter; for the import of it see the preface: unto the elect That is, the Christian; lady Or Kuria, rather, for the word seems to be a proper name, both here and in 2 John 1:5, it not being then usual to apply the title of lady to any but the Roman empress, neither would such a manner of speaking have been suitable to the simplicity and dignity of the apostle; and her children There is no mention made by the apostle of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 John 1:1-13

CONTENTS OF THE LETTERThe ‘elect lady’ whom John mentions in his opening greeting could have been an individual known to John, but the expression seems more likely to refer to a church. If this is so, ‘her children’ would be the church members. Whoever they were, John addresses them in a way that shows the respect and love he has for them. They are united with John and with Christians everywhere through the truth of Christ that they hold in common and the love of Christ in which they all share.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 John 1:1-15

CONTENTS OF THE LETTERJohn is always glad to hear good news of Christians whom he has helped over the years. In particular, he is encouraged by the news he has heard about Gaius, namely, that he continues to grow in spiritual strength and remains faithful to the truth (1-4).Besides being faithful to God in the things he believes and teaches, Gaius is helpful to the travelling preachers. He welcomes them to preach in the church and provides them with loving hospitality. This is true not just of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 2 John 1:1

elder . App-189 . Here not an official title, but referring to the apostle's age. Compare Philemon 1:9 . unto = to. elect . Compare 1 Peter 1:2 . But perhaps used in the sense of "excellent". lady . Greek. kuria, feminine of kurios. In all probability a proper name, "Kyria". children . App-108 . love . App-135 . the . Omit. truth . Seep. 1511. The element or sphere in which the love was seen. Compare Ephesians 4:15 . also, &c . = all they also. known . App-132 . read more