Commentary on the book of 2 john

Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. 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. There has been some debate about whether an author named john the elder wrote this letter as well as 3 john, which is addressed the same way or if john the apostle was using a different title for himself. Its only one chapter long, and has only thirteen verses.

In answer he refers to his own death and resurrection, 1922. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john may have been responsible for this letter. He had been with god since the beginning, and all things had been created through him. The great author of the christian religion, with his disciples, probably then only four or five in number, see john 1. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 john. This letter repeats many themes from johns first letter, and third john reflects these themes as well. The changing of water to wine is jesus first public act in john, the inaugural sign of gods presence in. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus reed paper which would have measured about 25 by 20 centimeters. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john.

An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. 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. Study john 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Dec 15, 2018 2 john 9 whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of christ, hath not god. This was probably the first christian wedding that was ever in the world. Obvious similarities to 1 john and the gospel of john suggest that the same person wrote all three books. Follow along as john delivers his eyewitness account, and declares that jesus is, the son of god. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Second and third john, however, are written to specific audiences. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Study 2 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

Read the book of john from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. John 2 on the third day there was a wedding at cana in. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. This is the main reason why we assume that the public service of the lord jesus must have lasted for about three years compare john 2. Vincent taylor, in his book on the person of christ, reminds us of two great. Seen in this context, johns warning in 2 john 10 takes on great significance. Christians are not to invite such deceivers into their house1, not to assist them on their way. Oct, 2001 so, do i understand correctly that any christian is capable of believing any of the false teachings mentioned in 1 john and 2 john and it would result in loss of rewards but not salvation. It contains scarcely anything that is not found in the preceding. Unlike 1 john, 2 john has the formal characteristics of a true letter.

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. The aim is evidently to warn his friend against certain false teachers. Whereas 1 john focuses on our fellowship with god, 2 john focuses on protecting our fellowship from those who teach falsehood. The gospel of john verse by verse bible study the word was god john 1. And both jesus was called, and his disciples there are several remarkable circumstances here. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1, 2, and 3 john zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series book 18. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 2 john. As you have heard from the beginning, his command is that you walk in love. Home fathers of the church commentary on john origen book x.

Commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 internet archive. Many believe on him while at the feast of the passover, to whom jesus would not. David guzik commentary on 2 john 1, where the apostle john emphasizes the importance of. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. Peculiarities differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. It is a friendly, personal letter, written some time after the first letter, to the elect lady who, as i think, was john s friend, and not a church or some nation as has sometimes been argued. The writer of this book identifies himself as the elder. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 john 1 and more. In the preceding section, my revered brother ambrosius, brother formed according to the gospel, we have discussed, as far as is at present in our power, what the gospel is, and what is the beginning in which the word was, and what the word is which was in the beginning. The length of both 2 and 3 john is governed by the size of a single sheet of papyrus. Read 2 john 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. An introduction to the book of 2 john an argument for the book of 2 john w. Tom constables expository notes on 2 john this is also available in the net. The miracle at cana in galilee, where our lord changed water into wine, 111.

A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. If such teachers were allowed to deliver their heretical message to a housechurch, all the members of that church might become doctrinally confused, and this confusion might then spread to other neighboring housechurches like a disease. The days enumerated in john s first two chapters constitute a week, and mayperhaps be intended as a contrast to the last week of christs ministry john 20. Structure 2 john is a personal letter, unlike 1 john, and at 245 greek words is shorter than any other new testament book except 3 john with 219 greek words.

It is the second in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. The tradition from the earliest days of the church states that the author was the apostle john. Because so many of johns prophetic utterances relate to rome, dr. 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. John 2 commentary the fourfold gospel bible study tools. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st john s gospel covers john 1. Findlay has pointed out in his wonderful volume on the letters of john, that both the second and the third have to do with the subject of christian hospitality. Second john is the second shortest book of the biblethird john is the shortest by word count. This short work was written before john was exiled to the island of patmos, and before he wrote the book of revelation. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. 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. The book of 2 john does not directly name its author. John 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.

Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of christ does not have god. So, do i understand correctly that any christian is capable of believing any of the false teachings mentioned in 1 john and 2 john and it would result in loss of rewards but not salvation. A free bible version and commentary johns second letter in easyenglish. Truth and the christian click chart to enlarge charts from jensens survey of the nt used by permission another overview chart 2 john charles swindoll. The revelation have to seized hold of the worlds imagination what without them a good share of our best art would never have been created. Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. Librivox recording of commentary on the gospel of john, book 2 by cyril of alexandria. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. John 2 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 2 in plain english. This commentary has been through advanced checking.

The jews require a miracle, as a proof that he had authority to do these things, 18. 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. John is the only evangelist mentioning three passovers in his gospel. Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. The purpose of john, according to the gospel itself, is to encourage people to believe that jesus of nazareth is the longawaited messiah, the son of god, and to have life in his name john 20. Read in english by a librivox volunteer book 2 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 1. Book of second john overview insight for living ministries.