Ask, request, inquire. Erōtáō. Jesus himself used this word when he prayed to the Father on our behalf. Asking is not weakness; it is the posture of those who know where power lives. Bring your questions and your needs to God.

Lady, chosen one, Kyria. John addresses her as "the elect lady," a beloved member of the early church. Dignity and election belong together in Christ. Walk worthy of both.

Commandment, order, directive. Entole. A new commandment I give you that you love one another. The commandment to love is not optional. It is the defining mark of discipleship.

New, fresh, recently made. Kainos. A new commandment I give you. Kainos means new in quality not just new in time. The new covenant is better in kind not just newer in age.

To write, to record. These things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ and have life in His name.

Who, which, that, the one who. He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. God finishes what He starts.

To have, to hold, to possess. I have learned in whatever state I am to be content. Contentment is not about having more but appreciating what you have.