What does 2 John 1:2 mean?

John and other believers love "the elect lady and her children" (2 John 1:1) "because of the truth." John again considers truth and love as inseparable qualities. This closely connects with Paul's teaching of speaking the truth in love, seen in Ephesians 4:15. Christ-like love is based on accurate knowledge of God. As John continues this letter, he will discuss those who try to minister while teaching false ideas about Christ. Their failure proves his claims about truth and love.

Truth is a quality which "abides" in us. This word includes the idea of remaining or continuing. It lasts and does not end or fade. In fact, this verse also says that truth "will be with us forever." Truth is eternal, like God Himself. John and other Christians love in truth (2 John 1:1), greet believers in truth (2 John 1:3), and John has joy over those walking in the truth (2 John 1:4).