4I was very glad because I discovered some of your sons walking in the truth, just as we received the commandment from the Father. 5And now I petition you, Lady, not as if writing a new commandment to you, but instead that commandment which we have had from the beginning: that we love one another. 6And this is love: that we walk according to his commandments. For this is the commandment that you have heard in the same way from the beginning, and in which you should walk. 7For many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess that Jesus Christ has arrived in the flesh. Such a one as this is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8Be cautious for yourselves, lest you lose what you have accomplished, and so that, instead, you may receive a full reward. 9Everyone who withdraws and does not remain in the doctrine of Christ, does not have God. Whoever remains in the doctrine, such a one as this has both the Father and the Son.
1Alleluia. Blessed are the immaculate in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. 2Blessed are those who examine his testimonies. They seek him with their whole heart. 3For those who work iniquity have not walked in his ways. 4You have ordered your commandments to be kept most diligently. 5I wish that my ways may be directed so as to keep your justifications. 6Then I will not be confounded, when I will look into all your commandments. 7I will confess to you with honesty of heart. In this way, I have learned the judgments of your justice. 8I will keep your justifications. Do not utterly abandon me. 9By what does an adolescent correct his way? By keeping to your words. 10With my whole heart, I have sought you. Do not let me be driven away from your commandments. 11I have hidden your eloquence in my heart, so that I may not sin against you. 12Blessed are you, O Lord. Teach me your justifications. 13With my lips, I have pronounced all the judgments of your mouth. 14I have been delighted in the way of your testimonies, as if in all riches. 15I will be trained in your commandments, and I will consider your ways. 16I will meditate on your justifications. I will not forget your words. 17Repay your servant, revive me; and I will keep your words. 18Reveal to my eyes, and I will consider the wonders of your law.
28But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near.”