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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO 2 John 1 The writer of this epistle describes himself by his office, an "elder", and inscribes it to a certain matron, whom he styles, on account of her honour and riches, a "lady"; and by reason of her grace, "elect"; and to her children, who, as well as herself, were the objects of the apostle's love, and of all that knew the truth, and that for the sake of it, which was common...
John Gill
Grace be with you, mercy [and] peace,.... This form of salutation, or wish and prayer for the blessings mentioned, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, is the same used by other apostles; see 1 Timothy 1:2 and [See comments on Romans 1:7]. Only it is added here with respect to Christ, that he is the Son of the Father in truth and love; which is mentioned by the apostle to confirm...
Matthew Henry
Completed by John Reynolds, of Shrewsbury. Here we find a canonical epistle inscribed, principally, not only to a single person, but to one also of the softer sex. And why not to one of that sex? In gospel redemption, privilege, and dignity, there is neither male nor female; they are both one in Christ Jesus. Our Lord himself neglected his own repast, to commune with the woman of Samaria, in...