II John 1 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
II John 1
1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that know the truth;
2for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:
3Grace, mercy, peace shall be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4I rejoice greatly that I have foundcertainof thy children walking in truth, even as we received commandment from the Father.
5And now I beseech thee, lady, not as though I wrote to thee a new commandment, but that which we had from the beginning, that we love one another.
6And this is love, that we should walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, even as ye heard from the beginning, that ye should walk in it.
7For many deceivers are gone forth into the world, even they that confess not that Jesus Christ cometh in the flesh. This is the deceiver and the antichrist.
8Look to yourselves, that ye lose not the things which we have wrought, but that ye receive a full reward.
9Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son.
10If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting:
11for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.
12Having many things to write unto you, I would not write them with paper and ink: but I hope to come unto you, and to speak face to face, that your joy may be made full.
13The children of thine elect sister salute thee.
II John 1
1The elder to [the] elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only but also all who have known the truth,
2for the truth's sake which abides in us and shall be with us to eternity.
3Grace shall be with you, mercy, peace fromGod [the] Father, and from [the] Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
4I rejoiced greatly that I have found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received commandment from the Father.
5And now I beseech thee, lady, not as writing to thee a new commandment, but that which we have had from [the] beginning, that we should love one another.
6And this is love, that we should walk according to his commandments. This is the commandment, according as ye have heard from the beginning, that ye might walk in it.
7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, they who do not confess Jesus Christ coming in flesh — this is the deceiver and the antichrist.
8See to yourselves, that we may not lose what we have wrought, but may receive full wages.
9Whosoever goes forward and abides not in the doctrine of the Christ has notGod. He that abides in the doctrine, he has both the Father and the Son.
10If any one come to you and bring not this doctrine, do not receive him into [the] house, and greet him not;
11for he who greets him partakes in his wicked works.
12Having many things to write to you, I would not with paper and ink; but hope to come to you, and to speak mouth to mouth, that our joy may be full.
13The children of thine elect sister greet thee.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in II John 1
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: II John 1:1
"The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that know the truth;"
"The elder to [the] elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not I only but also all who have known the truth,"
