E-Message Bible/Commentary

The Elect Lady
To the elect and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth. (2 John 1)

Second John is the only book of the Bible written as a personal letter to a woman . . . the Elect Lady. The book gives praise to the elect lady for walking steadfastly in the truth.

John leaves no question about the lady’s spiritual condition for he calls her the elect lady. He not only refers to her as being elect which means chosen but goes on to say that everyone who knows the truth recognizes that she is walking in the truth. What a testimony this elect lady had!

John reminds this lady that she has been noticed for her strong belief in the truth, and he offers a blessing of grace, mercy and peace to her.

This elect lady is praised because of her children. If you want to get a mother's attention and really make her day, praise her because of her children. This praise was also given because of this lady's obedience to follow God’s commands.
 
John encourages the elect lady to continue to be faithful and steadfast. However, he warns her that there will be those in her midst who will deny the saving power of Jesus Christ.

While every woman might want to claim to be the elect lady, John gives us the impression that he was also referring to the true church, the bride of Christ as the elect lady.
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