1:1 From 1 the elder, 2 to an elect lady 3 and her children, whom I love in truth 4 (and not I alone, but also all those 5 who know the truth), 1:2 because of the truth 6 that resides in us and will be with us forever. 1:3 Grace, mercy, and 7 peace will be with us from God the Father and from 8 Jesus Christ the Son of the Father, in truth and love.