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;
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
The ancient priest, or bishop. See 1 Peter v. 1.
To the lady Elect. Some conjecture that elect might be the name of a family, or of a particular church; but the common opinion is, that it was the proper name of a virtuous lady.
Whom I love in truth, with a sincere Christian charity as well as her children. By reason of the truth, or the true faith, that abideth in us. (Witham)
