hi pastor john, i was reading in second john verse 10 and the word said god speed what does the word god speed refer to?
thanks,
R S
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Here is my translation of 2 John:
2John
Chapter 1
1. The elder to the chosen lady, and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I but also all who have known the truth,
2. because of the truth that abides within us, and it will be with us forever.
3. Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, in truth and in love from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son.
4. I was overjoyed that I found some of your children walking in the truth, just as we received commandment from the Father.
5. And now, I entreat you, lady (not as though I am writing a new commandment to you, but that which we had from the beginning), that we love one another.
6. And this is love, that we live by His commandments. This is the commandment (as you have heard from the beginning), that you should walk in love.
7. For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ when he comes into flesh; this is the deceiver and the antichrist.
8. Watch yourselves, that we do not lose the things that we’ve worked for, but that we receive a full reward.
9. Everyone who turns aside and doesn’t remain in the doctrine of Christ does not have God; the one who remains in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.
10. If anyone comes to you and doesn’t carry this doctrine, do not receive him into your house. Don’t even offer him a greeting,
11. for the one who welcomes him partakes of his evil deeds.
12. Although I have many things to write to you, I didn’t want to do so with paper and ink, but I do hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy might be full.
13. The children of your chosen sister greet you. Amen.”
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Footnotes
v. 6 “in love”
literally, “in it”.
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Hi Pastor John:
Concerning your answer to Rob S. about 1Jn. 10, would we be partaking of one’s doctrine if we allow such groups as: Jehovah Witness or some of the other “church” groups that come knocking door to door? I know it’s all but hopeless to talk with them about truth, but it feels good to allow them in, on occasion, and give my testimony. (Sometimes I feel in my Spirit “Enter at your own risk”.:) ) I let some enter one time while Brittany was here a couple of years ago to let her see how the Spirit handles the spirit they are under.
Billy
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Hi Billy:
Always remember that, no matter what I tell you about anything, you must listen to the Spirit. I can give you a general rule, but your life and your choices day-by-day are only to be led by the Spirit of God. If the Lord leads you to allow anyone into your home, please do so.
jdc