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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 9, what is true of the person who transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ? (1 Point)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, the theology of the epistles of John is about the ______ and His ______, Jesus the Christ. (For 2 points, give both)

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 1

According to 2 John 1:4, what caused the Elder to rejoice greatly? (1 point)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, (1 Point) who does this commentary hold was the author of this letter?

2 John 1

According to 2 John 1:1, True or False: The Elder says he alone loves the elect lady and her children. (1 point)

2 John 1

According to 2 John 1:7, what is anyone called who does not confess Jesus Christ coming in the flesh? (2 points)

2 John ABC

According to the commentary of 2 John, (1 Point) by what is the love of God made known to us?

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