The writer of this book identifies himself as the elder. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book. I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge jesus christ as coming in the flesh, have. A free bible version and commentary johns second letter in easyenglish. The gospel of john presents a marvelous testimony of jesus christ, and the purest and most elevated views of god to be found anywhere, far exceeding the speculations of philosophers. John now moves to the occasion for his writing of 2 nd john safeguard of truth. The apostle salutes the elect lady and her children. John uses the phrase, from the beginning, in the same way in 1 john 3.
The apostle here salutes an honourable matron and her children v. This is the one sin of which ones many sins note the. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle john s name. The language is very much like verse 7 of our text, but here in 2 john 5 the commandment is quoted. Study guide for 2 john by david guzik blue letter bible. So jesus told his disciples to look at the fields near to them. Vs john was an elder, he loved the church, he was writing this letter to warn the church and congregation to watch out for false teachers. These verses furnish christians with critical marching orders and guidance while providing crucial insight into our creators natureall centered around the word love. The samaritan woman had just rushed away to tell people about jesus. Revelation 1 7 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical commentary. After these things jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of tiberias, and in this way he showed himself.
The following is from my article on the jewish feasts. Those that would have christ with them at their marriage, must invite him by prayer, and he will come. Verse seven is the reason for the challenge in verse six. Numberical bible commentary the book of 2 john summary the message of 2 john is gods love towards us who believe and gods wrath at deceivers. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 john. John 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. John 7 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. If jesus life and especially his death epitomized love, then those who claim to. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. And this is love, that is, the love which god the father, by christ his eternal son, has enjoined upon christians one towards another, as appears from the connection. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is.
Easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 john. Johns gospel contains the record of the saviors most profound discourses, his most convincing arguments with the jews, and of his declarations respecting. The aim is evidently to warn his friend against certain false teachers. And these appear to have been gnostics, for they denied that jesus was come in the flesh. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. Twice in these three verses, john declares that god is love. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. It contains scarcely anything that is not found in the preceding. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy. I say this because many deceivers, who do not acknowledge jesus christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. The book of 2 john is addressed to the chosen lady and her children.
But may i point out that all of this section is a commentary on one phrase in verse 5 of chapter 2. Second and third john present the closest approximation in the nt to the conve. Some would make this conjunction introduce the reason for 2 john 1. John 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. John 11, new international version niv the bible app. John 11 is located precisely at the center of the gospel. Simon peter, thomas called the twin, nathanael of cana in galilee, the sons of zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Revelation 1 7 exegetical commentary wycliffe exegetical commentary thomas, robert l. The evangelist is obviously selective in his approach. If you call jesus lord but deny his deity, you are a liar and an antichrist. The centrality of this chapter in relationship to the whole document has been recognized by many scholars, though almost all of them pair it with john 10. Today his love and reverence for the father would become a demonstration of righteous indignation.
An introduction to the book of 2 john an argument for the book of 2 john w. John 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Any such person is the deceiver and the antichrist. This commentary has been through advanced checking. The event is alluded to in the apocryphal book of 2 maccabees 1. This is the only book in the bible addressed to a woman. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. For a list of the slanders against jesus, see my commentary on matthew, matthew 11. In john s thought there is only one radical sin what we might call unforgivable sin. There is a controversy concerning this storywhether it was part of the gospel of john from the beginning. And this doctrine, so essential to salvation, none could deny but a deceiver and an antichrist. Teaches how to treat those who bring not the doctrine of christ v. Study john 7 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of. Presumably, his first readers knew exactly who he was, and from the earliest times, christians. Home bible studies 1, 2, and 3 john studies 2 john 7 these small group studies of 2 john contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. If jesus life and especially his death epitomized love, then those who claim to follow him are obligated to live in love. Get your church setup with online giving, sermon streaming, and more in under 24 hours. Now as he concludes his thoughts he warns his readers to remain abide within the set boundaries of the truth.
David wells, in his book no place for truth, comes to the conclusion that evangelical. Again, jesus was using familiar, physical things to explain spiritual principles see john 2. Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. Now when john had heard in the prison into which he had been cast by herod antipas, a little after he began his public ministry, chap.
Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. The next step is to enter your payment information. Verse 7 in this short letter john has already encouraged the recipients to know vv.
Read john 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. This summary of the book of 2 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 john. Study the bible online using commentary on john 2 and more. They kept seeking him at the feast, where they naturally expected that he would be, and kept asking, without naming him, where is he. For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of jesus christ in the flesh. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. John says there, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of god is being perfected, i. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. He was from bethany, the village of mary and her sister martha. Because many deceivers have appeared look to yourselves. Christ neither found fault with the law, nor excused the prisoners guilt. Most scholars agree that the story is not johannine in its origins and that it was added later. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.
The second epistle of john, often referred to as second john and often written 2 john or ii john, is a book of the new testament attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the other two epistles of john, and the gospel of john though this is disputed. It contains the famous stories of the miracle of jesus turning water into wine and jesus expelling the money changers from the temple. Headings adapted from wiersbes bible exposition commentary, vol. It is a friendly, personal letter, written some time after the first letter, to the elect lady who, as i think, was johns friend, and not a church or some nation as has sometimes been argued. Zerrs commentary on selected books of the new testament. To walk in truth, one knows how to act, what to do, is willing to learn, and is determined to do so. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. This verse begins a new section, extending through verse 11, which discusses false teachers. Tom constables expository notes on 2 john this is also available in the net. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. The life for today commentary notes on this web site are taken from the printed life for today study bible series.