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Well said brother-I knew you would rightly divide the Scriptures-and this "particular verse"Simply stated, there isn't much information given.
2 John 1:1 KJV
The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
The most natural reading here, to me, is that he is addressing a Christian family.
The last verse, to me, supports that thinking:
2 John 1:13 KJV
The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
"Your elect sister", family.
Should this be understood that the woman was the gate-keeper for the church?
2 John 1:10-11 YLT
10) if any one doth come unto you, and this teaching doth not bear, receive him not into the house, and say not to him, 'Hail!'
11) for he who is saying to him, 'Hail,' hath fellowship with his evil works.
Don't let them into the house. The Apostles taught individual hospitality, this sets a limit to that. The church is not mentioned, only the house.
Much love!
2Jn_1:10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,
Vs. 10-11 Treatment of False Teachers
If anyone comes - A teacher or brother. The Greek is indicative, not subjunctive; implying that such persons will actually come, and when any comes, as they will.
does not bring this teaching -- The truth about Jesus who came in the flesh, and is truly the Son of God.
These false teachers were carrying on a regular campaign to destroy the basic, fundamental truths of Christianity.
do not receive him into your house [assembly; meeting] -- Whether the one comes to the assembly, or to your home [ Into your house (eis oikian). Definite without the article like our at home, to town.]when showing hospitality, he is not to be welcomed and helped on his way.
The house here probably refers to the house church and thus John’s audience may be welcoming these antichrists in as teachers, when they should be refuted and rejected. - FSB
neither give him any greeting [bid God speed] -- (Berry) "Hail", (Chairo) used of salutation at meeting and farewell at parting. Literally, "Joy to you.
"Complete disassociation from such heretics is the only appropriate course of action for faithful Christians. No help or aid of any kind should be extended to false teachers.
DIVISION is Sinful- 1Co_1:10-13, Joh_17:20-21.
There is only one body- Eph_4:4 & Eph_1:22-23, 1Co_12:13.
To support false teacher is sinful- 2Jn_1:10-11, Isa_5:20, Pro_17:15.
FALSE TEACHERS - 2Co_11:13-15, 2Ti_4:2-4, 1Ti_4:1-3, Mat_24:24, Act_20:28-30, Gal_1:7-9, Deu_18:21-22.
To Support false teachers is Sinful- 2Jn_1:10-11.
"do not receive him into your house" This is a PRESENT ACTIVE IMPERATIVE with the NEGATIVE PARTICLE which often implies the stopping of an act in process (the context must determine).
The "house" could refer to Christian hospitality (cf. Matt. 25:35; Rom. 12:13; 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8; Heb. 13:2; 1 Pet. 4:9 or 3 John 5-6), but in context it probably refers to inviting a traveling minister to speak to the house church (cf. Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 16:19; Col. 4:15; Philemon 2).
"and do not give him a greeting"
This is another PRESENT ACTIVE IMPERATIVE with the NEGATIVE PARTICLE. Do not identify yourself with this "so-called Christian." Any hint of fellowship might be misunderstood as approval (cf. 2 John 1:11). This statement is very hard to apply to today. So many claim to be Christians. Yet in an attempt to share with them we must be cordial and engaging in conversation. Still, Christian leaders must beware of any identification with heresy. This, of course, does not apply to Christian denominations!
Shalom to you and family.
J.
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