2 John 1:13 (DRB)

Passage

The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.

Nearby Context

2 John 1:11 For he that saith unto him: God speed you, communicateth with his wicked works.

2 John 1:12 Having more things to write unto you, I would not by paper and ink: for I hope that I shall be with you and speak face to face, that your joy may be full.

2 John 1:13 The children of thy sister Elect salute thee.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "children", "sister", "elect", "salute", and "thee". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "children" and "sister", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "Having more things to write unto you...", giving immediate footing for "children" and "sister". In 2 John context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "children" and "sister" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.