2 John 1

2 John 1:1

THe Elder] a common name to all degrees of Pastours in the Church The Elect] namely, a true and beleeving Christian: Or, singular for vertue and piety.

2 John 1:2

For the] that is to say, the foundation of which love of mine, is the common faith, lively planted and rooted in us by Gods Spirit.

2 John 1:3

In truth] that is to say, producing in it two proper and inseparable effects, of faith and love, see 1 Timothy 1:14. 2 Timothy 1:13.

2 John 1:4

Walking] namely, who doe constantly follow the pure doctrine of faith, and doe lead a life befitting the profession of truth, in all uprightnesse and sincerity.

2 John 1:5

And now I] the aime and end of this mine Epistle is, that you continually joyne true and spirituall love unto faith.

2 John 1:6

In it] namely, in truth, v. 4.

2 John 1:8

That we looke not] that our former workes, and whatsoever we have done and suffered for the Gospel, be not debarred of its reward, which is onely promised to them which persevere unto the end.

2 John 1:9

Transgresseth] the Italian, revolteth; the Greeke word is transgresseth, but this general terme ought in this place to be restrained to apostasie from the Christian faith Hath not] hath no part in his grace and spirit, is not guided by him, God is not his God.

2 John 1:10

Receive him not] abhorre, and refuse to have any conversation with him, for feare of being infected by him. And to shew your zeale for the faith of Christ, and to reprove the wicked one, hold him for an excommunicate, and interdicted person.

2 John 1:11

Is partaker] because he doth not condemne and reprove him openly, he doth in part, and by a collaterall way consent unto him, and therein doth confirme the sinner, Ephesians 5:11.

2 John 1:13

Amen] this word closeth and sealeth up, not onely the salutation, but also all the exhortations of this Epistle.