The author of the book of 2 John (as well as 3 John) is identified only as “the elder,” but is attributed to Jesus’ disciple John, who also wrote the Gospel of John, 2 John, and Revelation.
This is a personal letter seemingly to an unnamed woman and her children, although the greeting could euphemistically reference a church.
The principles John shares are applicable to all who follow Jesus. Among other things, it warns to be careful of false teaching from “deceivers.”
There are many parallels between 1 John and 2 John. The love, obedience, truth, and antichrist themes from First John are repeated in Second John.
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