Johannine Epsitles (1-3 John) Community Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter: Verse)

Quote #7

Do not receive into the house or welcome anyone who comes to you and does not bring this teaching; for to welcome is to participate in the evil deeds of such a person. (2 John 1:10-11, NRSV)

If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (2 John 1:10-11, KJV)

Community is a selective sort of thing. Only certain right-thinking people can be part of the elder's community; everyone else is just plain dangerous.

Quote #8

The children of your elect sister send you their greetings. (2 John 1:13, NRSV)

The children of thy elect sister greet thee. (2 John 1:13, KJV)

The sister he's referring to is probably a sister church. Another nice family metaphor to describe the feeling of community.

Quote #9

Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the friends, even though they are strangers to you. (3 John 1:5, NRSV)

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers. (3 John 1:5, KJV)

The elder praises Gaius for welcoming fellow members of the community even though he doesn't know them—they're brothers and sisters across the miles.