E. _Translation and Comments_ 1. Gaius The Beloved. 3 John 1:1-8 (1) The old one to Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth. (3 John 1:2) Beloved, concerning everything I pray (for) you to prosper and to be in good health, just as also your soul is prospering. (3 John 1:3) I rejoiced greatly when... [ Continue Reading ]
Diotrephes who loves pre-eminence. 3 John 1:9-11 (3 John 1:9) I wrote something to the congregation, but Diotrephes the one loving pre-eminence among them is not receiving us. (3 John 1:10) On account of this if I should come I will bring about his remembering the work which he is doing, unjustly a... [ Continue Reading ]
Demetrius, who has the witness of truth. 3 John 1:12 (3 John 1:12) It has been witnessed to Demetrius by all and by the truth itself and we also are bearing witness, and you know that our witness is true. It has been suggested that Demetrius was the leader of the visiting delegation to whom John w... [ Continue Reading ]
Final salutation. 3 John 1:13-14 (3 John 1:13) I had much to write you, but I do not wish to write through paper and ink; (3 John 1:14) I hope, rather, to see you and we shall speak mouth to mouth. (15) Peace to you. The friends are greeting you. Greet the friends by name. The final salutation is m... [ Continue Reading ]