2 John 1:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)8 Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you do not lose what we [Note: Some Greek manuscripts say “you”] worked for [i.e., the spiritual blessings you have acquired], but [continue faithful] so that you will receive a full reward. [See Luke 12:47-48; James 3:1; Matt. 20:1-15]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 Look to yourselves (take care) that you may not lose (throw away or destroy) all that we and you have labored for, but that you may [persevere until you] win and receive back a perfect reward [in full]. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 Look to yourselves, that ye lose not the things which we have wrought, but that ye receive a full reward. See the chapterCommon English Bible8 Watch yourselves so that you don’t lose what we’ve worked for but instead receive a full reward. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 Be cautious for yourselves, lest you lose what you have accomplished, and so that, instead, you may receive a full reward. See the chapter |