13a

children…sister: (Discourse Feature) John is using these terms in the same way that he used “lady” and “children” in verse 1. See the note on verse 1. Here these terms refer to the church and its members in the place where John was.

elect: (Passive Construction) As in verse 1, this is referring to the fact that God has chosen this “sister” to be among his people.

13b

send you greetings: (Pronoun Reference) The you here is singular, referring to the lady.

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