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2 John 1:13

11 For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

12 Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full.

The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The children of your elect sister send you greetings.
KJV
The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
WEB
The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.
ASV
The children of thine elect sister salute thee.
DARBY
The children of thine elect sister greet thee.
BLB
The children of your chosen sister greet you.
ÅB
Din utvalgte søsters barn hilser deg.
OTB
Barna til din utvalgte søster sender sine hilsener.
B1930
Din utvalgte søsters barn hilser dig.

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Cross references

  • 2 John 1:1–13

    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;

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  • 1 Peter 5:13

    The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

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