Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father's Son, in truth and love — this benediction weaves together three divine gifts while emphasizing that they flow from both Father and Son, affirming Christ's divine status and unity with the Father. The phrase 'in truth and love' qualifies all three gifts, suggesting that authentic grace operates within the sphere of revealed truth and self-giving love. The double mention of truth echoes the epistle's governing concern: maintaining doctrinal integrity while preserving the command to love.

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