10 So when I come,(L) I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. 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. The well beloved Gaius. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Cross references 3 John 1:1 : S Ac 11:30; 2Jn 1 Bible > 3 John > Chapter 1 > Verse 7 ... 3 John 1:8 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. (Q) 12 Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone(R)—and even by the truth itself. (G) 6 They have told the church about your love. Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. This name is mentioned in Act 19:29; Act 20:4; Rom 16:23; Co1 1:14. 1 John 3:2 Or when it is made known; 1 John 3:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. All things were made by him — All creatures, whether in heaven or on earth, the whole universe, and every being contained therein, animate or inanimate, intelligent or unintelligent. 1:1: The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. In truth, there are no "chapters" in 3 John, but it would be confusing to refer to verses as 3 John 1, 3 John 2, etc. 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family. 3JN 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is … : 1:2: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Let us not follow that which is proud, selfish, and of bad design, though the example may be given by persons of rank and power; but let us be followers of God, and walk in love, after the example of our Lord.13,14 Here is the character of Demetrius. 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. Those cautions and counsels are most likely to be accepted, which are seasoned with love. CHAPTER 3. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. Peace be to thee. Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your … This epistle is addressed to a converted Gentile. 3:4; 1 John 5:10 has certified that God is true. - The apostle commends Gaius for piety and hospitality. (13,14)1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 3 John 1. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers(B) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou … The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 3 John 1 ; 3JN 1:1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 34 # Deut. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. What does 3 John chapter 1 mean? Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 John 3. Evil-workers vainly pretend or boast acquaintance with God. (9-12) He hopes soon to see Gaius. The Book of 3 John, Chapter 1 We hope that you find the content of the Book of 3 John, Chapter 1 from the Douay Rheims Version of the Catholic Bible helpful to your Bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Even as thy soul prospereth. Those may well salute and greet one another on earth, who hope to live together in heaven. It is bad not to do good ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do good. NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. Third John consists of only 15 total verses (14 in some translations). This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 3 John Chapter 1. Grace and health are rich companions. (M) He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 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. (U) The friends here send their greetings. 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Good men will rejoice in the soul prosperity of others; and they are glad to hear of the grace and goodness of others. : 1:3: For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 1 John Chapter 3 1 John 3:1 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not." Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (K) 8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. Faithful souls can hear their own praises without being puffed up; the commendation of what is good in them, lays them at the foot of the cross of Christ. This sometimes leads to confusion over verses. Living as God’s children (3:1-10) Love one another (3:11-24) Chapter 4. 3 John chapter 1 King James Version. 3. For this purpose the … 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. Greet the friends there by name.(V). NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. Chapter. Greet the friends by name. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. But we may wish and pray that those who have prosperous souls, may have healthful bodies; that their grace may shine where there is still more room for activity. The blessing is, Peace be to you; all happiness attend you. 7 It was for the sake of the Name(J) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. 3 John Chapter 1 (KJV) 3 John 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 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. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. (S), 13 I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” King James Bible 3 John Chapter: 1. Happy those whose spirit and conduct commend them before God and men. 53:1, 3; John 3:11; 15:15 what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Watch our overview video on the letters of John, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 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: 7 Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. Those who cannot themselves proclaim it, may yet receive, help, and countenance those who do so.9-12 Both the heart and mouth must be watched. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. (T), Peace to you. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Chapter. View 3 John Chapter 1 as text-only. (P) Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. (O) Anyone who does what is good is from God. And that is what we are! (C) 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(D) are walking in the truth.(E). Christians should consider not only what they must do, but what they may do; and should do even the common actions of life, and of good-will, after a godly sort, serving God therein, and designing his glory. The hospitality of the Corinthian Gaius named in Rom 16:23 agrees well with what John says of him whom he addresses. Footnotes. Treasury of Scripture. A rich soul may be lodged in a weak body; and grace must then be exercised in submitting to such a dispensation. Grace will employ health. Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Our friends salute thee. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. A good report is due from those who receive good; they could not but testify to the church, what they found and felt. John 1:3. The one who does what is right is righteous, just … 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. that. New International Version (NIV). It is the second-shortest book in the Bible. In 3 John Chapter 1, John wrote to his close friend, Gaius, to commend him about his faith and to update him about some of the things happening at other churches. 33 He who has received His testimony # Rom. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood … «2 John 3 John Jude» 1 » All the Books in the Bible « John Praises Gaius In the opening of the letter, John 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. True faith will work by love. 32 And # Is. Gaius overlooked petty differences among serious Christians, and freely helped all who bore the image, and did the work of Christ. He was upright in what he did, as a faithful servant. 1. Discerning false prophets (4:1-6) God’s Love for us & Our Love for one another (4:7-21) CHAPTER 5. See How They All Connect. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true. We must be ready to bear our testimony to them; and it is well when those who commend, can appeal to the consciences of such as know most of those who are commended. Acts 8:4 3 John 1:3-6 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth… Colossians 1:4-6 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, … 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10 “Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.” Literally, “for the … Those who freely make known Christ's gospel, should be helped by others to whom God gives the means. Read full chapter The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition. Click to switch to the standard King James Version of 3 John Chapter 1. All rights reserved worldwide. 3 John 1:2, ESV: "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. And as it is a joy to good parents, it will be a joy to good ministers, to see their people adorn their profession. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.. 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.. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. How many professors there are, about whom the apostle's words must be reversed, and we must earnestly wish and pray that their souls might prosper, as their health and circumstances do! 3 John Chapters « Prev; 1; Next » 1 From the Elder: greetings to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in truth.. 2 My dear friend, I hope everything is going happily with you and that you are as well physically as you are spiritually.. 3 It was a great joy to me when some brothers came and told of your faithfulness to the truth, and of your life in the truth. By associating with and copying the example of such Christians, we shall have peace within, and live at peace with the brethren; our communications with the Lord's people on earth will be pleasing, and we shall be numbered with them in glory everlasting.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 18:18; John 7:16 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit # John 1:16 by measure. John 1:1-3 - NIV: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (1-8) Cautions him against siding with Diotrephes, who was a turbulent spirit; but recommends Demetrius as a man of excellent character. 3JN 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I alone, but also all who know the truth--3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. Few are well spoken of by all; and sometimes it is ill to be so. The elder. Follow that which is good, for he that doeth good, as delighting therein, is born of God. 3 John 1:1. jo3 1:1. 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](F) even though they are strangers to you. He was with God in the beginning. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. a. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper i… A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. 3 John 1:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 3 John 1:2, NIV: "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." He wishes Gaius all good things, but most of all prosperity of soul. Only 2 John has fewer verses, at 13. (N), 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Faith in the Son of God (5:1-12) Conluding remarks (5:13-21) 1, 2, & 3 John Reading Schedule KEY VERSES FROM 1, 2 & 3 JOHN 1 JOHN The scope is to commend his stedfastness in the faith, and his hospitality, especially to the ministers of Christ. 3 John 1. The Father spoke every thing into being by him, his Eternal Word. Please send them on their way(H) in a manner that honors(I) God. 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