[1] 1 Elder This is probably John the apostle. "Elder" means an older man or a special leader in the church (as in Titus 5).

[2] 1 lady This might mean a woman. Or, in this letter, it might mean a church. If it is a church, then "her children" would be the people of the church. Also in verse 5.

[3] 1 truth The truth or "Good News" about Jesus Christ that joins all believers together.

[4] 3 grace The love and kindness that God shows in his complete willingness to give people favors he does not owe them and blessings they don't deserve.

[5] 13 sister Sister of the "lady" in verse 1. This might be another woman or another church.

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