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  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
    • 2 May you have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
    • 2 χάρις Undeserved kindness ὑμῖν to YOU καὶ and εἰρήνη peace ἀπὸ from θεοῦ God πατρὸς Father ἡμῶν of us καὶ and κυρίου of Lord Ἰησοῦ Jesus Χριστοῦ. Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
    • 2 May YOU have undeserved kindness and peace from God our Father and [the] Lord Jesus Christ.+

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    The Bible in Living English
    • 2 grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    American Standard Version
    • 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    The Emphasized Bible
    • 2 Favour unto you and peace, From God [our] Father and Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2
    King James Version
    • 2 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians
    Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
    • 1:2 g65 3/8 7

  • 2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 1
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
    • 1:2

      May you have undeserved kindness and peace: Paul uses this greeting in 11 of his letters. (Ro 1:7; 1Co 1:3; Ga 1:3; Eph 1:2; Php 1:2; Col 1:2; 1Th 1:1; 2Th 1:2; Tit 1:4; Phm 3) He uses a very similar greeting in his letters to Timothy but adds the quality “mercy.” (1Ti 1:2; 2Ti 1:2) Scholars have noted that instead of using the common word for “Greetings!” (khaiʹrein), Paul often uses the similar sounding Greek term (khaʹris), expressing his desire for the congregations to enjoy a full measure of “undeserved kindness,” or “favor.” (See study note on Ac 15:23.) The mention of “peace” reflects the common Hebrew greeting sha·lohmʹ. (See study note on Mr 5:34.) By using the terms “undeserved kindness and peace,” Paul is apparently highlighting the restored relationship that Christians enjoy with Jehovah God by means of the atonement. When Paul describes where the generous kindness and peace come from, he mentions God our Father separately from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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