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"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."

— 2 John 1:3, NET Bible

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2 John 1 — Context

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¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to an elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth(and not I alone, but also all those who know the truth),

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because of the truth that resides in us and will be with us forever.

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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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I rejoiced greatly because I have found some of your children living according to the truth, just as the Father commanded us.

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Warning Against False Teachers But now I ask you, lady(not as if I were writing a new commandment to you, but the one we have had from the beginning), that we love one another.

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(Now this is love: that we walk according to his commandments.) This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning; thus you should walk in it.

2 John 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 John 1:3 say?
2 John 1:3 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is 2 John 1:3 in the Bible?
2 John 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 John, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 John?
2 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 2 John about?
A one-page letter urging believers to walk in truth and love — and to refuse hospitality to traveling teachers who deny that Jesus has come in the flesh. Short, warm, and pastorally sharp.
What are the major themes of 2 John?
2 John explores themes including Truth, Love, Hospitality, Discernment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 John 1:3.
What translation should I read 2 John 1:3 in?
2 John 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 John 1:3?
2 John 1:3 reads (NET): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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