2 John has told everything that he has seen. It is the truth that Jesus Christ told him; it is the message from God.

3 The one who reads the words of God’s message is happy. And the people who hear this message and do what is written in it are happy. The time is near when all of this will happen.

4 Jesus’ Message to the Churches From John, To the seven churches in Asia: Grace and peace to you from the One who is and was and is coming, and from the seven spirits before his throne,