(2 John 1-13)

I. Love for the brethren (1-3)

A. The recipient of this letter: the elect lady and her children (1)
B. The love for this recipient from both John and “all those who have known the truth” (1-2)
C. Blessings available to those in Christ (3; Ephesians 1:3)

II. Love for God (4-6)

A. Demonstrated by how we walk (4, 6; Ephesians 4:1-3; 2 Thessalonians 3:6; Titus 3:10-11; 1 John 5:3; John 14:15)
B. Demonstrated by love for one another (5; 1 Peter 1:22-23; 1 Corinthians 13:1-3)

III. Love for the truth (7-13)

A. Warning against deception (7-8; 2 Corinthians 13:5)
B. Warning against accepting false teachers (9-11; 1 John 4:1; Matthew 7:15; Acts 20:29-31)
C. Warning against miscommunication (12-13)