Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
Grace be with you—One of the oldest manuscripts and several versions have "us" for you. The Greek is literally, "Grace shall be with us," that is, with both you and me. A prayer, however, is implied besides a confident affirmation.
grace . . . mercy . . . peace—"Grace" covers the sins of men; "mercy," their miseries. Grace must first do away with man's guilt before his misery can be relieved by mercy. Therefore grace stands before mercy. Peace is the result of both, and therefore stands third in order. Casting all our care on the Lord, with thanksgiving, maintains this peace.
the Lord—The oldest manuscripts and most of the oldest versions omit "the Lord." John never elsewhere uses this title in his Epistles, but "the Son of God."
in truth and love—The element or sphere in which alone grace, mercy, and peace, have place. He mentions truth in II John 1:4; love, in II John 1:5. Paul uses FAITH and love; for faith and truth are close akin.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 2 John 1:3:
2 John 1:1
2 John 1:7
Revelation 1:4
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