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See[a] to it that you[b] don’t destroy what we have[c] worked for, but that you[d] receive your[e] full reward. Everyone who does not remain true to the teaching of the Messiah,[f] but goes beyond it, does not have God. The person who remains true to the teaching of the Messiah[g] has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you[h] but does not present his teachings,[i] do not receive[j] him into your house or even welcome[k] him,

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  1. 2 John 1:8 The Gk. verb is pl.
  2. 2 John 1:8 Lit. you (pl.)
  3. 2 John 1:8 Other mss. read you have
  4. 2 John 1:8 Lit. you (pl.)
  5. 2 John 1:8 Lit. your (pl.)
  6. 2 John 1:9 Or Christ
  7. 2 John 1:9 Or Christ
  8. 2 John 1:10 Lit. you (pl.)
  9. 2 John 1:10 Lit. this teaching
  10. 2 John 1:10 The Gk. verb is pl.
  11. 2 John 1:10 The Gk. verb is pl.

Watch out that you do not lose what we[a] have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully.(A) Anyone who runs ahead and does not continue in the teaching of Christ(B) does not have God; whoever continues in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.(C) 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.(D)

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  1. 2 John 1:8 Some manuscripts you