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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/2_john/1.htm">New International Version</a> Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father&#8217s Son, will be with us in truth and love. <a href="/nlt/2_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Grace, mercy, and peace, which come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ—the Son of the Father—will continue to be with us who live in truth and love. <a href="/esv/2_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. <a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love. <a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/2_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/nasb_/2_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/2_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/2_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/2_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Grace, mercy, and peace (inner calm, a sense of spiritual well-being) will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love. <a href="/csb/2_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/2_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/asv/2_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Grace, mercy, peace shall be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/cev/2_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I pray that God the Father and Jesus Christ his Son will be kind and merciful to us! May they give us peace and truth and love. <a href="/erv/2_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Grace, mercy, peace shall be with us, from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/gwt/2_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Good will, mercy, and peace will be with us. They come from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, who in truth and love is the Father's Son. <a href="/gnt/2_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> May God the Father and Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, give us grace, mercy, and peace; may they be ours in truth and love. <a href="/isv/2_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus the Messiah, the Father's Son, in truth and love. <a href="/msb/2_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, will be with us in truth and love. <a href="/net/2_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> there will be with you grace, mercy, [and] peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/blb/2_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/ylt/2_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> there shall be with you grace, kindness, peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/slt/2_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> There shall be with you grace, mercy, peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth, and love.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Grace be with you, mercy, and peace from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus the Son of the Father; in truth and charity. <a href="/cpdv/2_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> May grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God the Father, and from Christ Jesus, the Son of the Father, in truth and in love. <a href="/nabre/2_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son in truth and love. <a href="/nrsvce/2_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, in truth and love.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Grace be with us, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the LORD Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> May grace, mercy and peace be with us, from God The Father and from Our Lord, Yeshua The Messiah, The Son of The Father, in truth and in love.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/godbey/2_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Grace, mercy, peace, shall be with us from God our Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and in divine love. <a href="/haweis/2_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> grace, mercy, peace be with you from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Grace, mercy, and peace be with you from God the father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ the son of the father, in consequence of your sincere piety, and social virtue. <a href="/wey/2_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/2_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Grace, mercy, peace, shall be with us from God the Father, and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. <a href="/worsley/2_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_john/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YJJMjf4VhqI?start=16" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_john/1.htm">Greeting from the Elder</a> …2because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3<a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">Grace,</a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleos (N-NNS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">mercy,</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">and peace</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">the Father</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">from</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-DFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truth</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-DFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love.</a> 4I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a> The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. <a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a> We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a> But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. <a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23</a> Whoever denies the Son does not have the Father, but whoever confesses the Son has the Father as well. <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9</a> This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a> And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">2 Corinthians 13:14</a> The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. <a href="/ephesians/6-23.htm">Ephesians 6:23-24</a> Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. / Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. <a href="/philippians/1-2.htm">Philippians 1:2</a> Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/1-2.htm">Colossians 1:2</a> To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a> To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">1 Peter 1:2</a> according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Jude 1:2</a> Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Grace.<a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7</a> To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.be.<a href="/1_john/2-23.htm">1 John 2:23,24</a> Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also… <a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">1 John 4:10</a> Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.in truth.<a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">2 John 1:1</a> 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;<a href="/zechariah/8-19.htm">Zechariah 8:19</a> Thus 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 the truth and peace.<a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a> For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_john/5-1.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-18.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-7.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/1_john/5-3.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_john/1-2.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_john/1-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/revelation/14-1.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/2_john/1-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_john/1-6.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/2_john/1-4.htm">Truth</a><div class="vheading2">2 John 1</div>1. <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">He exhorts a certain honorable matron, with her children, to persevere in Christian love and belief,</a> 8. <a href="/2_john/1-8.htm">lest they lose the reward of their former profession;</a> 10. <a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">and to have nothing to do with those seducers that bring not the true doctrine of Christ Jesus.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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"Grace" refers to the unmerited favor of God, a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing salvation as a gift (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). "Mercy" highlights God's compassion and forgiveness, essential for the believer's relationship with Him (<a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a>). "Peace" signifies the tranquility and reconciliation with God through Christ (<a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a>). Together, they encapsulate the Christian experience of salvation and sanctification.from God the Father This phrase underscores the source of these blessings, affirming the monotheistic belief in one God, the Father, who is the origin of all good things (<a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>). It reflects the intimate relationship between God and believers, as a father to his children (<a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a>). The Fatherhood of God is a recurring theme in both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing His role as Creator and Sustainer.and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father This highlights the divine nature and authority of Jesus Christ, affirming His unique relationship with God the Father. The title "Son of the Father" emphasizes the Trinitarian belief in the distinct persons of the Godhead, yet one in essence (<a href="/john/10-30.htm">John 10:30</a>). It also points to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, who would be both divine and human (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>).will be with us This assurance of God's presence is a recurring promise throughout Scripture, providing comfort and strength to believers (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>). It reflects the covenant relationship God has with His people, where He promises to dwell among them (<a href="/exodus/29-45.htm">Exodus 29:45</a>). The indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers is a New Testament fulfillment of this promise (<a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16-17</a>).in truth and love These two qualities are foundational to the Christian faith. "Truth" refers to the absolute and unchanging nature of God's Word and His revelation through Jesus Christ (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). "Love" is the defining characteristic of God's nature and His command to His followers (1 <a href="/john/4-8.htm">John 4:8</a>, <a href="/john/13-34.htm">John 13:34-35</a>). Together, they guide the believer's life, ensuring that their faith is both doctrinally sound and practically expressed in love towards others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of this epistle, John was one of the twelve apostles and is traditionally understood to be the "beloved disciple" of Jesus. He wrote this letter to encourage believers in truth and love. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_elect_lady_and_her_children.htm">The Elect Lady and Her Children</a> The recipients of the letter, possibly a specific woman and her family or a metaphor for a local church and its members. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The first person of the Trinity, the source of grace, mercy, and peace. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ,_the_son_of_the_father.htm">Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father</a> The second person of the Trinity, through whom believers receive grace, mercy, and peace. 5. <a href="/topical/t/truth_and_love.htm">Truth and Love</a> Central themes in John's writings, emphasizing the importance of living in accordance with God's truth and expressing His love.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_grace,_mercy,_and_peace.htm">Understanding Grace, Mercy, and Peace</a> Grace is the unmerited favor of God, mercy is His compassion in action, and peace is the result of being reconciled with God. Reflect on how these gifts are evident in your life. <a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_our_blessings.htm">The Source of Our Blessings</a> Recognize that grace, mercy, and peace come from both God the Father and Jesus Christ. This underscores the unity and divinity of the Father and the Son. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_truth_and_love.htm">Living in Truth and Love</a> Truth and love are not just abstract concepts but are to be lived out in our daily interactions. Evaluate how you can better embody these principles in your relationships. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_christ.htm">The Role of Jesus Christ</a> Acknowledge Jesus as the Son of the Father, affirming His divine nature and role in our salvation. This is foundational to our faith and understanding of the Trinity. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The greeting is communal, indicating that these blessings are meant to be shared within the body of Christ. Consider how you can contribute to a community that thrives on grace, mercy, and peace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 John 1</a> <a href="/q/why_doubt_2_john_1_1's_'elder'_identity.htm">Why do some scholars question whether the “elder” mentioned in 2 John 1:1 is the Apostle John or a different author? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_word_became_flesh'_mean.htm">What does 'The Word became flesh' mean?</a> <a href="/q/can_true_christians_sin_or_not.htm">Do all men sin? Yes, as per I Kings 8:46 and others. No, true Christians, as children of God, cannot sin (I John 3:9). Yet, claiming sinlessness is self-deception (I John 1:8).</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_call_the_father_god.htm">If Jesus is God, why does He call the Father 'the only true God' (John 17:3)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_john/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - In truth and love. Love, as we have seen in the First Epistle, is another of the words which is characteristic of St. John, "the apostle of love ;" it also occurs repeatedly in this short letter. Truth and love are noble and natural companions. They must not be severed on earth any more than in heaven. In the Godhead the two are essentially united: "God is Light" and "God is Love." In human society they ought to be united: truth without love becomes cold, stern, and even cruel; love without truth becomes unstable and capricious. <a href="/commentaries/2_john/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Grace, χάρις (charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. mercy, ἔλεος (eleos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. [and] peace εἰρήνη (eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. be Ἔσται (Estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. us ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. truth ἀληθείᾳ (alētheia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. love ἀγάπῃ (agapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [the] Father Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. from παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Father. Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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