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.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
2for the truth's sake, which remains in us, and it will be with us forever:
Cross References
Zechariah 8:19Thus says the Lord of hosts: "The fasts of the fourth fifth, seventh, and tenth months shall be for the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts. Therefore love truth and peace."
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision amounts to anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
1 Timothy 1:14The grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23Whoever denies the Son, the same does not have the Father. He who confesses the Son has the Father also.
2 John 1:1The elder, to the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, 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 →