7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist.

8Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.

9Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.

10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting,

11for whoever greets him takes part in his wicked works.

12Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

13The children of your elect sister greet you.