2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
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2because of the truth that remains in us and will be with us forever.
Cross References
Zechariah 8:19“Yahweh of hosts says this: The fasts of the fourth month, 1 the fifth month, the seventh month, and the tenth month 1 will become times of joy, gladness, and happy festivals for the house of Judah! 1 Therefore love truth and peace! 1
Galatians 5:6In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith working through love.
1 Timothy 1:14But the grace of our Lord overflowed with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever acknowledges the Son also has the Father.
2 John 1:1From the elder to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth—and not only I, but also all those who have 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 →