2 John 1:1 – “The elder to the elect lady and her children…”

It is possible that John addressed his letter to an individual woman in the church – someone like Nympha or Lydia, who hosted services in their homes (see Colossians 4:15; Acts 16:15).  More likely, however, is that this is a figurative reference to the faithful church itself, called a “lady” because it is the Bride of Christ (see Revelation 19:7; Revelation 21:9; Ephesians 5:23-32).  We are made children of God through our integration into the Body of Christ.

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