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3 John 1:1-8 KJV
3 John · chapter 1 · verses 1–8
1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.3 John 1:1-8 · King James Version
3 John 1:1-8 in context
1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
9I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
10Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
Commentary
Cross references
- 1 John 3:18
- 2 Peter 1:3-9
- 2 Peter 3:18
- Colossians 1:4-6
- 1 Peter 4:8
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13-14
- Psalms 20:1-5
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10
- 2 John 1:4
- Galatians 4:19
- 2 Timothy 1:2
Key words (Strong's)
- fellowhelperssynergosa companion in work, fellow workerG4904 →
- wellbelovedagapētosbeloved, esteemed, dear, favourite, worthy of loveG27 →
- faithfullypistostrusty, faithful, of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business…G4103 →
- whatsoeverhoswho, which, what, thatG3739 →
- whatsoevereanif, in caseG1437 →
- testifiedmartyreōto be a witness, to bear witnessG3140 →
- strangersxenosa foreigner, a stranger, alien , without the knowledge of, without a share in, new…G3581 →
- rejoicedchairōto rejoice, be glad, to rejoice exceedingly, to be well, thrive, in salutations, hail!…G5463 →
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I. The sacred penman writes and sends the letter, referred to as "The elder," meaning by years and office, deserving honor. Some question whether this was John the apostle, but his style and spirit are evident. Gaius could not question who wrote it.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-2