To whom is the second epistle of John addressed?

The elect lady and her children. The elder writes specifically to the elect lady and her children, whom he loves in the truth. (2 John 1:1, KJV)

How long does John say the truth shall be with those who know it?

For ever. John states the truth dwelleth in us and shall be with us for ever. (2 John 1:2, KJV)

John rejoiced greatly because he found the lady's children doing what?

Walking in truth. He rejoiced greatly that he found of her children walking in truth. (2 John 1:4, KJV)

What is the definition of love according to this epistle?

That we walk after his commandments. The text says, 'And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.' (2 John 1:6, KJV)

What specific false teaching identifies a 'deceiver and an antichrist'?

Confessing not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. Many deceivers enter the world who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. (2 John 1:7, KJV)

What does John warn the believers to look to themselves for, lest they lose it?

Those things which we have wrought. He warns them to look to themselves so they lose not those things which they have wrought. (2 John 1:8, KJV)

Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ has not what?

God. The scripture states that he that abideth not in the doctrine of Christ 'hath not God.' (2 John 1:9, KJV)

If someone comes and brings not the doctrine of Christ, what should a believer NOT do?

Receive him into their house. John instructs not to receive such a person into your house, neither bid him God speed. (2 John 1:10, KJV)

What happens to a person who bids 'God speed' to one who brings false doctrine?

He is a partaker of his evil deeds. He that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (2 John 1:11, KJV)

Why did John choose not to write more things with paper and ink?

He trusted to come unto them and speak face to face. John hoped to come and speak face to face, that their joy might be full. (2 John 1:12, KJV)

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Q1. To whom is the second epistle of John addressed?
A: The elect lady and her children — 2 John 1:1
Q2. How long does John say the truth shall be with those who know it?
A: For ever — 2 John 1:2
Q3. John rejoiced greatly because he found the lady's children doing what?
A: Walking in truth — 2 John 1:4
Q4. What is the definition of love according to this epistle?
A: That we walk after his commandments — 2 John 1:6
Q5. What specific false teaching identifies a 'deceiver and an antichrist'?
A: Confessing not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh — 2 John 1:7
Q6. What does John warn the believers to look to themselves for, lest they lose it?
A: Those things which we have wrought — 2 John 1:8
Q7. Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ has not what?
A: God — 2 John 1:9
Q8. If someone comes and brings not the doctrine of Christ, what should a believer NOT do?
A: Receive him into their house — 2 John 1:10
Q9. What happens to a person who bids 'God speed' to one who brings false doctrine?
A: He is a partaker of his evil deeds — 2 John 1:11
Q10. Why did John choose not to write more things with paper and ink?
A: He trusted to come unto them and speak face to face — 2 John 1:12