2 John 1:12-13·~1 min
Conclusion
John says he has much more he could write, but he prefers personal presence over written communication and hopes to come face to face so that shared joy may be complete. He then closes with greetings from the children of the elect sister. The paragraph reminds readers that apostolic firmness against deception exists within a real community of affection and fellowship.
I12 have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 13The children of your elect sister send you greetings.
Section summaryJohn closes with personal warmth. Though he has many more things to say, he prefers not to rely on paper and ink but hopes to come and speak face to face so that joy may be complete. The letter ends with greetings from the children of the elect sister, reinforcing the network of truth-bound fellowship that framed the opening greeting.
Role in the chapterThis section closes the letter with personal affection and a desire for embodied fellowship.