2 John 1:3
grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
2for the sake of the truth which dwelleth in us, and will be with us for ever:
Cross References
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but faith which worketh by love.
1 Timothy 1:14with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 John 2:23for whosoever denieth the Son, hath not the Father: but he that confesseth the Son acknowledgeth the Father also.
2 John 1:1The elder unto the excellent Lady, and her children, whom I love in truth: and not I only, but also all they that 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 →