2 John

2 John is a brief letter warning against false teachers who deny that Jesus came in the flesh. It exhorts believers to walk in truth and love while avoiding spiritual compromise (2 John 1:7–9). Addressed to the “elect lady and her children,” it may refer to a specific church or faithful community. Its message is vital for preserving doctrinal purity and communal love.

Author: John – Elder, Apostle, and Defender of Truth
Identifying himself as “the elder,” John writes with both pastoral care and apostolic authority. His consistent emphasis on truth, love, and Christ’s incarnation reflects continuity with his Gospel and 1 John.

Time Period:

• Biblical: Shortly after 1 John, likely written to reinforce urgent truths.

• Scholarly: Dated between AD 85–95, from the Ephesian church context.