2 John 1:3
there will be with you grace, mercy, [and] peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
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In Context
2because of the truth that is remaining in us, and will be with us throughout the age,
Cross References
Zechariah 8:19“Thus said YHWH of Hosts: The fast of the fourth, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth [months], are to the house of Judah for joy and for rejoicing, and for pleasant appointed times, and the truth and the peace they have loved.
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 exceedingly abounded, with faith and love that [is] in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23everyone who is denying the Son, neither has the Father; he who is confessing the Son has the Father also.
2 John 1:1The elder to the chosen lady, and to her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those having known 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 →