2 John 1:8
What is written? (ESV)
Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.
What does it say?
Be aware of yourself so that you don’t lose what we have labored in and you may receive the full prize.
What is its immediate context?
The apostle John is warning brethren (likely a local church – vs 1) about false teachers (as was much of his first epistle referring to “antichrists” having come). His specific guidance is “abide in the teaching of Christ” (vs 9).
How 2 John 1:8 is applied across Bible answers
Can we lose our salvation?
A Christian can "lose" what we have worked for, jeopardizing our "reward" (e.g. salvation).
Extra Context for this Application:
In this context, false teachers or "antichrists" can make us stumble (similar to Jude6).
