1. The elder, to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not I alone, but also all those who know the truth—
2. because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us forever.
3. Grace, mercy, peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Son of the Father in truth and love.
4. I was very glad because I found some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us.