2 John 1:3

Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

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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.

In Context

2because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever:

4I was overjoyed to find some of yoʋr children walking in the truth, just as we have been commanded by the Father.

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Cross References

Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither does circumcision have any significance, nor uncircumcision, but what matters is faith working through love.

1 Timothy 1:14and the grace of our Lord abounded to me greatly with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

1 John 2:23No one who denies the Son has 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 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 →

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