2 John

The Elder,

To the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known the truth v.1

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Know who John’s writing to?  His wife!  Yes John the disciple whom Jesus loved, who penned the gospel of John and 1st, 2nd and 3rd John was married.  2nd John is a letter to his wife.  So why is it in the Bible?  Well for one there is still great teaching in this short thirteen verse letter that was for that time period of the Acts when this was written.  Most the teaching is continually about the importance of love as we saw in 1st John as well as being aware of other teachings.  I’m sure the husband and father of the household wanted to make sure his family wasn’t being deceived and continuing in the faith while he was away on missionary journeys.  This may not be some lovey-dovey letter between a husband and a wife but it does show the depth of their relationship.  John is conversing about truth with his wife, maintaining in contact while he’s away, encouraging her while she raises their children, and his desire to see her face to face and tell her every detail.  Today there isn't as much letter writing between husband and wife, but communication has increased exponentially since the time of John and his wife, yet communication between spouses, or any other relationships, seems to be harder and harder.  Why is that?  If you’re married or in a relationship, how can you make your communications be Christ-centered no matter what the discussion is about?