2 John 1:8 Meaning
Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
Context Explained
6And this is love, that we walk after his commandments. This is the commandment, That, as ye have heard from the beginning, ye should walk in it.
7For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
8Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward.
9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
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Related Cross References
1 Corinthians 3:14
Both verses discuss receiving a reward for one's work.
Galatians 6:9
This verse encourages perseverance in doing good to reap a harvest.
Revelation 3:11
Both verses warn against losing what has been gained.
Source: 2 John 1:8