Author

John (the apostle)

Written

~AD 85–95

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

1

Key Theme

Walk in truth and love, and guard against deception.

Written For

A local church community

Introduction of 2 John

Second John is a brief but potent letter written by the apostle John near the end of the first century. Addressed to “the elect lady and her children” (likely a church and its members), it warns against traveling false teachers who denied Christ’s full humanity. John urges love, truth, and hospitality with discernment. Though short, the letter distills core Christian priorities: walking in truth and love while guarding against deception.