II John is a short letter with a surprisingly dense theological and grammatical profile. Its brevity makes it approachable; its Greek makes it demanding. Precisely because of that combination, it is an ideal text for developing confidence in reading rather than merely decoding Greek.
As you work through this book, you will encounter compact argumentation, subtle participial constructions, and several places where grammar directly shapes meaning. The reward is not simply understanding what the text says, but sensing how John’s pastoral logic unfolds in real time.
TBWM Roadmap (Recommended)
This is Sequence II in the Accessible Faith Greek Reading Program. This sequence builds on the habits developed in III John and prepares readers for the sustained discourse of I John. Below you’ll find the full side-by-side interlinear, along with links to each TBWM breakdown and my field notes.
Working through the Johannine letters?
See the Johannine Appendix for shared themes, vocabulary patterns, and authorial habits across I–III John.
New to TBWM? Start Here
Translate the Bible With Me (TBWM) is a guided practice in reading extended portions of the New Testament in Greek, focused on structure, judgment, and careful attention to the text.
TBWM can be used in several different ways depending on your goals—translation practice, teaching, or guided reading.
How to Use TBWM → [The TBWM Method]
What TBWM is / is not → [What TBWM is all about]
Pronunciation Guide (II John) → [Hear key words before reading]
Diagramming Guide → [How to read (and make) the notebook sketches]
Let’s Get to Work
1. II John 1-3 → The Elder to the Elect Lady
2. II John 4-6 → Walking in Truth and Love
3. II. John 7-8 → Many Deceivers Have Gone Out
4. II John 9-11 → Do Not Receive Him into Your House
5. II John 12-13 → Face to Face (and a Final Greeting)
Here’s my full side-by-side interlinear with links back to each breakdown and my Field Notes.
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