II John
Walking in Truth — II John 1:4–6
Overview
John encourages believers to walk in truth and love, holding firmly to God’s commandments and the teaching of Christ.
Details
Key KJV PassageII John 1:6 — “And this is love, that we walk after his commandments.”
Main CharactersJohn, the elect lady, her children, and deceivers.
Lesson / ThemeTruth and love belong together, and faithful believers must continue in Christ’s teaching.
Connection to ChristWalking in truth means abiding in the doctrine of Christ and obeying His commandments.
Memory VerseII John 1:6.
Discussion QuestionsHow does John connect love and obedience? Why is truth important for Christian love? How should believers respond to false teaching?
Verse Selections
✎ II John 1:4, 5, 6
3 verses
(4) I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.
(5) And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment unto thee, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
(6) And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.