Bible Commentaries
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
3 John 1
Introduction
| 1 | He commends Gaius for his piety, |
| 5 | and hospitality, |
| 7 | to true preachers; |
| 9 | complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side; |
| 11 | whose evil example is not to be followed; |
| 12 | and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius. |
Verse 1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
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- A. D. 90. A. M. 4094.* elder
- 2 John 1:1
- the well-beloved
- Acts 19:29, 20:4, Romans 16:23, 1 Corinthians 1:14
- whom
- 1 John 3:18, 2 John 1:1
- in the truth
- or, truly.
Verse 2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
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- wish
- or, pray. above.
- James 5:12, 1 Peter 4:8
- that
- Psalms 20:1-5, Philippians 2:4,27
- even
- 3-6, Colossians 1:4-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10, 2:13,14,19,20, 3:6-9, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2:13, Philemon 1:5-7, 2 Peter 1:3-9, 3:18, Revelation 2:9
Verse 3
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
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- I
- 4, 2 John 1:4, Philippians 1:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:19,20
- when
- Romans 1:8,9, 2 Corinthians 7:6,7, Ephesians 1:15,16, Colossians 1:7,8, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-9
- the truth
- 2 John 1:2,4, Psalms 119:11
Verse 4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
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- have
- Proverbs 23:24
- that
- Isaiah 8:18, 1 Corinthians 4:15, Galatians 4:19, Philemon 1:10
- walk
- 1 Kings 2:4, 3:6, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalms 26:1-3, Isaiah 38:3, John 12:35,36, Galatians 2:14
Verse 5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
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- Matthew 24:45, Luke 12:42, 16:10-12, 2 Corinthians 4:1-3, Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 4:10,11
Verse 6
Which 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:
Which 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:
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- have borne witness of thy charity
- 12, Philemon 1:5-7
- whom
- Acts 15:3, 21:5, Romans 15:24, 2 Corinthians 1:16, Titus 3:13
- after a godly sort
- or, worthy of God. This is a literal and proper rendering of the original [axios
tou theos - 1 Thessalonians 2:12
- do well
- Genesis 4:7, Jonah 4:4, Matthew 25:21-23, Acts 15:29, Philippians 4:14, 1 Peter 2:20
Verse 7
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
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- that
- Acts 8:4, 9:16, 2 Corinthians 4:5, Colossians 1:24, Revelation 2:3
- taking
- 2 Kings 5:15,16,20-27, 1 Corinthians 9:12-15,18, 2 Corinthians 11:7-9, 12:13
Verse 8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
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- to receive
- 10, Matthew 10:14,40, Luke 11:7, 2 Corinthians 7:2,3
- fellow-helpers
- 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, 16:10,11, 2 Corinthians 6:1, 8:23, Philippians 4:3, Colossians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Philemon 1:2,24
Verse 9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
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- who loveth
- Matthew 20:20-28, 23:4-8, Mark 9:34, 10:35-45, Luke 22:24-27, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3-5, Titus 1:7-16
- receiveth
- 8, Matthew 10:40-42, Mark 9:37, Luke 9:48
Verse 10
Wherefore, 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.
Wherefore, 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.
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- I will
- 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 10:1-11, 13:2
- prating
- Proverbs 10:8,10
- and casteth
- Isaiah 66:5, Luke 6:22, John 9:22,34,35
Verse 11
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
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- Beloved
- follow
- Exodus 23:2, Psalms 37:27, Proverbs 12:11, Isaiah 1:16,17, John 10:27, 12:26, 1 Corinthians 4:16, 11:1, Ephesians 5:1, Philippians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 1:6, 2:14, 2 Timothy 3:10
; *marg: ; Hebrews 6:12, 1 Peter 3:13- He that doeth good
- 1 Peter 3:11, 1 John 2:29, 3:6-9
- he that doeth evil
- John 3:20
- Beloved
Verse 12
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
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- good
- Acts 10:22, 22:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:12, 1 Timothy 3:7
- and we
- John 19:35, 21:24
Verse 14
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
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- face to face
- Gr. mouth to mouth. Peace.
- Genesis 43:23, Daniel 4:1, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 6:23, 1 Peter 5:14
- Our
- Romans 16:10,11; *marg:
- friends
- Greet
- Romans 16:1-16
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