2 John 1:6

And this is love, that we walk after his commandments,.... By observing them as a rule of conversation, in so doing love is shown to God; and such may expect the fresh discoveries of the love of God…

And this is love, that we walk after his commandments - This is the proper expression or evidence of love to God. See the notes at Joh 14:15, Joh 14:21. This is the commandment - That is, this is his…

And this is love - That is, our love is shown and proved by our walking according to the commandments of God; for love is the principle of obedience.

We come now more into the design and substance of the epistle; and here we have,

I. The apostle's request: Now, I beseech thee, lady. Considering what it is that he entreats, the way of address is…

And this is love Or, And the love is this: the love which I mean consists in this (see on 1Jn 1:5). In 2Jn 1:1 obedience prompts love; here love prompts obedience. This is no vicious logical circle,…