But most Bible teachers say that the ‘lady’ was in fact the local church.

And both Jesus was called, and his disciples - There are several remarkable circumstances here.

Stay in Your Lane (2 John 10; 1 Corinthians 5:11-13)—Helping a reckless driver go forward unhindered can make us an unwitting accessory his recklessness. 1-3) and "walk" (vv. 2 John 4-11 New International Version (NIV) 4 It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. There are two things John tells Christians to do. Title: The epistle’s title is “2 John”. They had not obeyed the teaching in the first letter (1 Thessalonians 4:11 and 5:14). Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again. 1 John 2:4-11 New International Version (NIV) 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. In addition, according to John's story, Jesus was in Jerusalem for an unnamed feast in John 5:1; for the Feast of Tabernacles in John 7:2; John 7:10; and for the Feast of the Dedication in John … They are those who not only oppose Jesus, but also offer a substitute “Christ.” ii. Study the bible online using commentary on John 2 and more! Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. ? my hour is not yet come. The great Author of the Christian religion, with his disciples, (probably then only four or five in number, see John 1:37, etc. 4-6) in the truth. Now as he concludes his thoughts he warns his readers to remain (abide) within the set boundaries of the truth. What does John 4:11 mean? I believe he calls her elder and elect because she is a pastor and her children refers to the people in her flock. 6 And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. No worldly joygives lasting satisfaction, but Jesus is the bread and water of life tohis disciples ( John 6:35) their unfailing satisfaction. But when Jesus heard it, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the … Calling her "woman", as it was no ways contrary to her being a virgin, Galatians 4:4, so it was no mark of disrespect; it being an usual way of speaking with the Jews, when they showed the greatest respect to the person spoken to; and was used by our Lord when he addressed his mother with the greatest tenderness, and strongest affection, John 19:26. Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Verse 11 Some people had come from Thessalonica to *Corinth.