The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
“Not I only”
It isn’t that John said he loves all they that have known the truth. Instead, he said all they that have known the truth love the elect lady and her children.
Whether the elect lady is an individual or representative of a local church is a matter of debate, and one that I doubt may be determined before we get to heaven. I am of the opinion that when such is the case, we may learn lessons from each of the views. I tend to view her as a local church and her children as either those who are members, or else the churches and ministries that come out of her.
The lesson is that people who know the truth (who is Jesus Christ) love those things that are meaningful to the truth (who is Jesus Christ)
- It’s not just the apostle
- It’s not just the pastors
- It’s not just the leaders of the church
Not only they but all who know the truth love that which is of and for the church.
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