Study Desk

Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.

Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.

We know that we are God's children, and that the whole world lies under the power of the evil one.

Little children, keep yourselves from idols.

The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth, and not only I but also all who know the truth,

I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

The children of your elect sister send you their greetings.

I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth.

and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.

Then the dragon was angry with the woman, and went off to make war on the rest of her children, those who keep the commandments of God and hold the testimony of Jesus.

Those who conquer will inherit these things, and I will be their God and they will be my children.