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VER. 3 JOHN 1:9 e;graya, ti {B}
The reading that best explains the origin of the others appears to be
e;graya, ti, read by a* A (B) 048 1241 1739 (copsa, bo) arm. In order
to prevent the reader from d...
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Verse 3 John 1:9. _I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH._] The Church where Caius
was; _but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence_,
φιλοπρωτευων, _who loves the presidency_, or _chief place_
in the Chur...
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I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH - That is on the former occasion when they
went forth. At that time, John naturally commended them to the kind
attentions of the church, not doubting but that aid would be rend...
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COMMENTARY ON THE SECOND EPISTLE
THE THIRD EPISTLE
The Third Epistle is addressed by the elder, the aged Apostle John, to
a brother by name of Gaius. A Gaius is mentioned in Acts 19:29; Acts
20:4, Ro...
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DIOTREPHES AND HIS EVIL DOINGS. This leading official in the church of
which Gaius was a member is denounced because of his ambition, and his
inhospitable treatment of the elder and his friends.
3 JO...
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3 JOHN 1:12. COMMENDATION OF DEMETRIUS. He was probably the bearer of
this letter and one of the evangelists. The name was so common that
any identification with the Demetrius of Acts 19:24 is improba...
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THE TEACHER'S JOY (3 John 1:1-4)...
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I have already written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who is
ambitious for the leadership, does not accept our authority. So, then,
when I come, I will bring up the matter of his actions, fo...
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WROTE. wrote something, as the texts.
DIOTREPHES. Nothing is known of him.
WHO LOVETH, &C. Greek. _philoproteuo,_ love to be first.
AMONG. of.
RECEIVETH. Greek. _epidechomai._ Only here and 3 John...
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Diotrephes condemned for his Arrogance and Hostility
This is the most surprising part of the letter; and of the internal
evidence this is the item which seems to weigh most heavily against
the Aposto...
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_I wrote unto the Church_ The best authorities give _I wrote_ SOMEWHAT
_to the Church_; i.e. -I wrote a short letter, a something on which I
do not lay much stress". There is yet another reading; _I w...
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9, 10. DIOTREPHES CONDEMNED FOR HIS ARROGANCE AND HOSTILITY
This is the most surprising part of the letter; and of the internal
evidence this is the item which seems to weigh most heavily against
the...
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After ἜΓΡΑΨΑ insert ΤΙ with [975]1[976][977][978] against
[979][980]. For ἜΓΡΑΨΑ [981] has ἔγραψας. For τι
[982]3 and Vulgate have ἄν. In the Vulgate _forsitan_ is an obvious
attempt to give a separat...
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BUT DIOTREPHES,— Diotrephes has been taken for a Gentile Christian,
who would not receive the Jewish Christians; and it must be
acknowledged that it was a common name among the Gentiles: but it is
als...
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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...
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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the
preeminence among them, receiveth us not. I WROTE. 'Aleph (') A B add
[ ti (G5100)], 'something:' a communication, probably as to recei...
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VERSE 9. I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH.
That is, John wrote a letter to the church of which Gaius was a
member. This letter has not come down to us; it is presumably lost.
BUT DIOTREPHES.
Here is the fir...
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2 The prosperity of the soul must not be confounded with spiritual
prosperity. Like the salvation of the soul (1Pe_1:9), it refers to
that physical enjoyment and satisfaction which will be fully known...
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I WROTE, etc.] The Gk. makes the statement more exact by inserting an
object of the verb—'I wrote somewhat to the Church.' Of this letter
we have no further knowledge. Possibly a part of the offence o...
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ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO DO GOOD WORK
3 JOHN
_IAN MACKERVOY_
ABOUT THIS LETTER
1 THE WRITER
The author of this letter was the *apostle John. He also wrote 1 John
and 2 John. He called himself ‘the *e...
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(2 _a._) (2) BELOVED. — St. John’s affection is founded on the
high merits of Caius as a Christian.
ABOVE ALL THINGS. — This may mean “_in_ all things.”
BE IN HEALTH. — An ascetic would be surprised...
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Churlishness of Diotrephes. “I wrote something to the Church, but
Diotrephes, who loveth pre-eminence over them, doth not receive us.
Therefore, if I come, I shall call to remembrance his works which...
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ἔγραψά τι, a brief letter of commendation,
συστατικὴ ἐπιστολή (2 Corinthians 3:1), introducing
and authorising a company of itinerant brethren, probably those
referred to in 3 John 1:5. φιλοπρωτεύειν,...
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THE APOSTLE'S JOY
3 John 1:1
Again we meet the words _love_ and _truth_. Transparency of speech and
life is an essential condition of soul health. It would not be
desirable to express the wish of 3 J...
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DIOTREPHES
Diotrephes was a man that liked to be in first position. So, when a
letter came from John, perhaps carried by the missionaries just
discussed, he suppressed the letter and refused to allow...
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(2) I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the
preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
(2) Ambition and covetousness, two pestilent sins (especially in those
who have any churc...
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_Diotrephes....doth not receive us, nor those we recommend, but
prattles and talks against me. We know no more of this man, nor of
Demetrius, of whom St. John gives so favourable a character. (Witham)...
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Contents
After his usual salutation, the Apostle tells his beloved Gaius of his
desires, both for his temporal and spiritual prosperity. He commends
him for his kindness to the brethren. He remarks o...
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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.
Everything contained within the bosom of these verses is fu...
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The Third Epistle encourages the believer to the exercise of
hospitality, whether towards the known brethren or strangers, and to
all benevolent care in furthering their journey when departing,
provid...
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I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH,.... Where Gaius was a member: those who take
Gaius to be the same with Paul's host, and whom he baptized at
Corinth, think the church at Corinth is here meant; but it seems
ra...
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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the
preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
Ver. 9. _I wrote unto the church_] _sc._ Of Corinth, where Paul
baptized Gaius, and where Dio...
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_I wrote_ Or _have written; to the church_ Probably that to which they
came; _but Diotrephes_ &c. As if he had said, But I fear lest my
letter should not produce the desired effect; for Diotrephes, pe...
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I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH; requesting them to assist the brethren in
their benevolent efforts.
DIOTREPHES; who opposed the apostle, and influenced the church not to
comply with his request....
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I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH; BUT DIOTREPHES, WHO LOVETH TO HAVE THE
PREEMINENCE AMONG THEM, RECEIVETH US NOT....
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The insolence of Diotrephes:...
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9-12 Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit
of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition. It is bad not to do good
ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do goo...
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Ver. 9,10. I WROTE UNTO THE CHURCH; this was probably some church of
which Gaius was. DIOTREPHES, one who had received or usurped some
office or authority in it, to so ill a purpose, as when he had no...
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3 John 1:9 wrote G1125 (G5656) church G1577 but G235 Diotrephes G1361
who G3588 preeminence G5383 (G5723) them...
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‘I wrote somewhat to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have
the preeminence among them, receives us not. Therefore, if I come, I
will bring to remembrance his works which he does, prating again...
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3 John 1:9. I WROTE SOMEWHAT TO THE CHURCH: not meaning either
important or unimportant, but touching the maintenance of the
evangelists; this communication, probably intercepted by Diotrephes,
is los...
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I WROTE SOMEWHAT UNTO THE CHURCH
(εγραψα τ τη εκκλησια). A few MSS. add αν to
indicate that he had not written (conclusion of second-class
condition), clearly spurious. Not epistolary aorist nor a r...
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CONTENTS: Exhortation concerning ministering brethren. The domineering
Diotrephes and the good Demetrius.
CHARACTERS: John, Gaius, Diotrephes, Demetrius.
CONCLUSION: Ministers of Christ should aboun...
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I WROTE. As an _apostle,_ John supervised the work of the church. He
would write many such short letters to _keep in touch_ with many local
churches and individuals. BUT DIOTREPHES. We know nothing el...
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_Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence._
DIOTREPHES
Besides the light which this brief Epistle casts on the state of the
Christian Church toward the close of the first century, it presents...
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THE MAN WHO LIKED TO BE FIRST
Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them. 3 John
1:9.
Some years ago I visited an industrial exhibition in one of our large
cities. The exhibition was...
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3 JOHN—NOTE ON 3 JOHN 1:9 Concern about Diotrephes. John and Gaius
knew people who opposed the progress of God’s kingdom.
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_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_
3 John 1:5. FAITHFULLY.—Not impulsively, not selfishly, but with a
due sense of duty and obligation, and with an earnest care to do well.
Perhaps the precise meaning is...
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So the third epistle of John is now again, John addresses himself as
The elder [the presbyturos] unto the wellbeloved Gaius (3 John 1:1),
Probably not the Gaius mentioned in Paul's epistle to the Co...
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3 John 1:8; Luke 22:24; Luke 9:48; Mark 10:35; Mark 9:34;...
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I wrote unto the Church. The best texts insert ti somewhat, which
indicates that the apostle did not regard the communication as
specially important.
Diotrephes [δ ι ο τ ρ ε φ η ς]. The name is from...
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I wrote to the church — Probably that to which they came. But
Diotrephes — Perhaps the pastor of it. Who loveth to have the
preeminence among them — To govern all things according to his own
will. Rec...
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Observe here, 1. The pious care which St. John took for the relief and
succour of such faithful Christians as now travelled amongst them,
both to avoid persecutation, and to preach the gospel; he wrot...