Grace - The х hee (G3588)] grace of God in Christ. Contrast the malediction on all who love Him not (1 Corinthians 16:22).
In sincerity, х en (G1722) aphtharsia (G861)] - 'in incorruption,' 'in imperishableness,' 'with an immortal, undecaying love.' Compare "that which is not corruptible" (1 Peter 3:4). Not fleeting as earthly love, but spiritual and enduriug. Contrast Colossians 2:22, worldly things 'which perish with the using.' Compare 1 Corinthians 9:25. 'Purely' (Estius), without the corruption of sin (note, 1 Corinthians 3:17; 2 Peter 1:4; Jude 1:10). He who is good enough for Christ is good enough for me (R. Hall). The differences on non-essentials among real Christians show that they are not following one another like silly sheep, each trusting the one before him, but independent witnesses. Their agreement in the main can only be accounted for by their being all in the right direction (Acts 15:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 12:3).
Amen. 'Aleph (') A B G omit; Delta supports. It was added for liturgical purposes.