KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
May you experience God's grace, mercy, and peace — all coming from God the Father and Jesus Christ, his Son. This blessing comes wrapped in truth and love.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You're covered in grace, mercy, and peace straight from the source — and it all comes with truth and love attached.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
John the Elder wrote this brief letter in the late first century AD to a Christian woman and her children. It was written to warn against false teachers who denied Christ's humanity and to encourage discernment in showing hospitality to traveling ministers.
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