Greeting the Elect Lady

¹ The Elder,

To the ^[a]elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known ^(A)the truth,

John’s Farewell Greeting

^12 (A)Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink; but I hope to come to you and speak face to face, ^(B)that our joy may be full.