2 Corinthians 1 · Verse 2

2 Corinthians 1:2

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

2 Corinthians 1:2 in other translations

BSBGrace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
WEBGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
ASVGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
YLTGrace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ!
DARBYGrace to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
BBEGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
WebsterGrace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

What does 2 Corinthians 1:2 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 2. Grace be to you, etc. This is the usual Christian salutation. Rom 1:7; 1Cor 1:3

(c) "Grace be to you" Rom 1:7

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 2 Grace be to you and peace - See Rom 1:7.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

He professes his own and his fellow-labourers' integrity. (12-14) Gives reasons for his not coming to them. (15-24) Verses 1-11 We are encouraged to come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. The Lord is able to give peace to the troubled conscience, and to calm the raging passions of the soul. These blessings are given by him, as the Father of his redeemed…

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2 Corinthians 1:2 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

χάριςcharisGraceG5485
ὑμῖνhuminto youG4771
καὶkaiandG2532
εἰρήνηeirēnēpeaceG1515
ἀπὸapofromG575
θεοῦtheouGodG2316
πατρὸςpatros[the] FatherG3962
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
καὶkaiandG2532
κυρίουkuriou[the] LordG2962
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424
Χριστοῦ.¶ChristouChrist.G5547

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 2 Corinthians 1:2

  • Romans 1:7

    To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Ephesians 6:23

    Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Philippians 1:2

    Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Philemon 1:3

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:1

    Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Colossians 1:2

    To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Chronicles 12:18

    Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto thee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:2

    Grace unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:3

    Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Galatians 6:16

    And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

  • 2 Samuel 15:20

    Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.

  • Daniel 4:1

    Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ro 1:7; 2Sa 15:20; 1Ch 12:18; Da 4:1; 1Co 1:3; Ga 6:16; Eph 6:23
Php 1:2; Col 1:2; 1Th 1:1; 2Th 1:2; Phm 1:3

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Context

  • 2 Corinthians 1:1

    Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

  • 2 Corinthians 1:2

    Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3

    Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;

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2 Corinthians 1:2 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Gracia y paz á vosotros de Dios nuestro Padre, y del Señor Jesucristo.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Grâce et paix à vous, de la part de Dieu notre Père et du seigneur Jésus Christ!
German
Elberfelder 1871
Gnade euch und Friede von Gott, unserem Vater, und dem Herrn Jesus Christus!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Gratia vobis, et pax a Deo Patre nostro, et Domino Jesu Christo.