Of thine elect sister (της αδελφης σου της εκλεκτης). Same word εκλεκτη as in verse 1; Revelation 17:4. Apparently chil…

The children of your elect sister greet you. Of this "elect sister" nothing more is known. It would seem probable, from the fact that she …

Having many things to write unto you.—This verse shows that the Letter to the matron and her family was not a mere accomp…

The letter closes with a normal wish. The elder acknowledges that there is much more he might say, but he recognizes that it will be more effective…

The children of your elect sister greet you. Amen .
Not the members of a sister church, as some think; but the child…

The apostle often reserves many matters for discussion in a personal meeting. Pen and ink are means of strengthening and comforting others; but see…