Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who don`t confess that Jesus Christ came in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the Antichrist.
Verse Takeaways
1
The Core Test of Truth
John identifies the most dangerous deception as the denial that Jesus Christ came in a real, physical body. Commentators explain this was aimed at early Gnostic teachers who claimed Jesus was a spirit who only appeared human. This doctrine is so central that rejecting it makes one a 'deceiver and an antichrist.'
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
2 John
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
6
18th Century
Presbyterian
For. oti. This word "for" is not here to be regarded as connected with the previous verse, and as giving a reason why there shoul…
Deceivers (πλανο). Late adjective (Diodorus, Josephus) meaning wandering, roving (1 Timothy 4:1). As a substantive in …
19th Century
Anglican
St. John had recently had the opportunity of observing how some of the matron’s children proved their adherence to the truth by their daily conduct…
Consider supporting our work
This verse is reminiscent of 1Jn 2:18, 27; 4:1–3. The “deceivers” (GK 4418) are those who have left the believing community for the world. It is un…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For many deceivers are entered into the world By whom are meant false teachers, who are described by their quality, …
The deceiver and his deceit are described: he brings some error concerning the person or office of the Lord Jesus. Such a one is a deceiver and an …
Get curated content & updates
