[1]Salutation (2 John 1:1-13) |
| A(1:1-3) | | The Presbyter to the chosen Lady and to her children (1:1) (ἐκλεκτῇ) |
| | B(1:4-6) | | | For this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, as you heard from the beginning, in which you should walk. (1:6) |
| | | C(1:7-8) | | | | Be on your guard, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but may receive a full reward. (1:8) |
| | B'(1:9-11) | | | Anyone who is so "progressive" as not to remain in the teaching of the Christ does not have God; (1:9) |
| A'(1:12-13) | | The children of your chosen sister send you greetings. (1:13) (ἐκλεκτῆς) |