THE SECOND EPISTLE OF JOHN. [1. Address. (2 John 1:1). (_a_) CHARACTER OF THE PERSON ADDRESSED: her adherence to the truth (2 John 1:1). (_b_) SALUTATION (2 John 1:3). 2. Exhortation (2 John 1:4). (_a_) STATEMENT ABOUT CERTAIN OF HER CHILDREN (2 John 1:4). (_b_) MAIN MESSAGE: Appeal to m... [ Continue Reading ]
A man so well-known to his correspondent that he only calls himself “the old man,” or, “the elder,” writes to a mother, whose name is possibly Kyria, and to her children. Her sister’s children are in the same place as the writer. The two mothers are both honoured with the religious title “elect.” Th... [ Continue Reading ]
(2) St. John had lately had opportunity of observing bow some of the matron’s children proved their adherence to the truth by their daily conduct. Having congratulated her about this, he states the chief thing which he desires of her: the pure Christian love which implies every other grace and virtu... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) Conclusion (2 John 1:12). (12) HAVING MANY THINGS TO WRITE UNTO YOU. — This verse shows that the Letter to the matron and her family was not a mere accompaniment of a copy of the First Epistle. His heart is full of things to write, but he hopes soon to have unlimited conversation. PAPER. — The... [ Continue Reading ]