2 John 1:5

“And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.”

"And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another." - 2 John 1:5
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What does 2 John 1:5 mean?

The Bible verse 2 John 1:5 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another." This verse reflects the apostle John's exhortation to a…

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The Eternal Commandment: Love One Another

In the short yet profound second epistle of John, we are reminded of a foundational truth that stands the test of time: “And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another” (2 John…

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A Prayer for the Spirit of Love and Unity

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of reflection, we come before You today, guided by the profound wisdom of Your Word. We focus our hearts and minds on the sacred message of 2 John 1:5, where it is written: "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new…

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2 John 1:5 - "And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another."
2 John 1:13 - "The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen."
2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
2 John 1:6 – "And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands."
John 1:1-5
John 1:1-5
2 John 1:11 - "For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds."
2 John 1:2 - "For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever."
"The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen." - 2 John 1:13
2 John 1:8 - "Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward."
1 John 5:2 - "By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments."
2 John 1:10 - "If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:"
1 John 2:5 - "But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him."
2 John 1:4 - "I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father."
John 5:2
2 John 1:7 - "For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist."
"For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds." - 2 John 1:11
2 John 1:6 - "And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it."
John 1:5 - "And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
John 15:5
2 John 1:3 - "Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love."
"For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever." - 2 John 1:2
2 John 1:1 - "The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;"
3 John 1:5 - "Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;"
2 John 1:9 - "Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son."
1 John 5:5 - "Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"
"But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him." - 1 John 2:5
1 John 5:18
2 John 1:12 - "Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full."