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2 John — PBE 2027 Study Guide

Truth and love, side by side.

A short personal letter from the Apostle John to 'the elect lady,' urging continued faithfulness and warning about traveling false teachers.

Author

The Apostle John

Chapters

1 (13 verses)

Date written

c. AD 85–95

Audience

"The elect lady" — likely a local church

Key theme

Guarding truth, refusing false teachers

Notable passages

2 John 5–6, 7–11

Overview

The Second Epistle of John is one of the shortest books in the New Testament — only 13 verses, fitting on a single sheet of ancient papyrus. The Apostle John writes to "the elect lady and her children," which most scholars understand as either a Christian woman and her family or a local church and its members. The themes echo 1 John: walk in truth, love one another, and beware of deceivers who deny that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. John urges hospitality toward true teachers and refusal to welcome those who carry false doctrine.

Chapters

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Chapter 1

Sample Practice Questions

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2 John 1

According to 2 John 13, who sent greetings to the elect lady? (1 Point)

2 John ABC

True or False: According to the commentary of 2 John, (1 Point) John's second letter resembles 1 John in many respects.

2 John 1

According to 2 John 11, what happens to the person who greets someone who does not bring the doctrine of Christ? (1 Point)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, (1 Point) what two things does God's love being consummated in us accomplish? (For 2 points, give both)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, John's second letter resembles 1 John in many respects, and we also find the same ______ and ______. (For 2 points, give both)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, John affirmed the doctrine of the incarnation that was under attack by ______ teachers in order to instill hope and ______ in the hearts of believers. (For 2 points, give both)

2 John 1

According to 2 John 1:10 and 1:11, if anyone comes to you and does not bring this _____ do not receive him into your _____ nor greet him — for he who greets him _____ in his evil _____. (4 points)

2 John ABC

True or False: According to the commentary of 2 John, (1 Point) God's love has been consummated in us, and this gives us assurance in the final judgment and expels fear from our hearts.

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