“The chosen” is a term that was used to refer to any Christian during the New Testament period. The Johannine author uses female terms to refer to the Church. Thus the most likely explanation is that the “chosen Lady” is a local Church community and “her children” are its members.
DISCLAIMER: Catholic Answers has turned over the archive to Catholic-Questions.org and no longer owns, manages, or moderates the forums. For additional apologetics resources please visit www.catholic.com.
