2 John 1:3
Grace, mercy, peace shall be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
2for the truth’s sake which abideth in us, and it shall be with us for ever:
Cross References
Zechariah 8:19Thus saith the 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 and peace.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith working through love.
1 Timothy 1:14and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.
2 John 1:1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth; and not I only, but also all they that 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 →