2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, peace will be with us from God the Father, and from Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
2because of the truth that abides in us, and will be with us into the age.
Cross References
Zechariah 8:19Thus says LORD of hosts: The fast of the fourth [month], and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah, joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails anything nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was filled to overflowing with the faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23Every man who denies the Son, also does not have the Father.
2 John 1:1The elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who know the truth,
Matthew Henry on 2 John 1:2-5
Salutation. ( a. d. 90.) 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 4 I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father. Ancient epistles began, as… Read the whole commentary →