2 John 1:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But now, dear lady, I ask you, not as though I were writing you a new commandment but one we have had from the beginning: let us love one another.

Cross References

John 15:12

“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

John 15:17

I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 5:2

and walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

Now concerning love of the brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anyone write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another,

Hebrews 13:1

Let mutual affection continue.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins.

2 Peter 1:7

and godliness with mutual affection, and mutual affection with love.

1 John 3:11

For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

1 John 3:23

And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.

1 John 4:20

Those who say, “I love God,” and hate a brother or sister are liars, for those who do not love a brother or sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen.

2 John 1:1

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,