Greeting

2 John 1

¹ The Elder,
To the ₁ elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all those who have known _a the truth, ² because of the truth which abides in us and will be with us forever:

³ _b Grace, mercy, and peace will be with ₂ you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

1. Cross References
   Colossians 1:5
   Because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel.
   
2. Cross References
   Romans 1:7
   To all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
   1 Timothy 1:2
   To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
   

New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.