The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. I - I personally, for my part. On Gaius, or Caius, see 'Introduction.' LOVE IN THE TRUTH - (2 John.) "Beloved" is repeated often, indicating strong affection (3 John 1:1; ; ).... [ Continue Reading ]
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. ABOVE ALL THINGS, [ peri (G4012)] - 'concerning all things.' Alford, in all respects. Wahl justifies the English version (cf. 1 Peter 4:8). Since his soul's prosperity is presupposed, "above all... [ Continue Reading ]
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. TESTIFIED OF THE TRUTH THAT IS IN THEE - `to thy truth:' thy share of that truth in which thou walkest (Alford). EVEN AS THOU - in contrast to Diotrephes ().... [ Continue Reading ]
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. MY CHILDREN - members of the Church: confirming the view that the elect lady (2 John) is a church.... [ Continue Reading ]
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; FAITHFULLY - an act becoming a faithful man. WHATSOEVER THOU DOEST, [ ergazee (G2038)] - distinct from the former [ poieis (G4160)] "doest." Translate, 'workest:' whatsoever work of love thou dust perform. So... [ Continue Reading ]
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: BORNE WITNESS OF THY CHARITY BEFORE (IN THE PRESENCE OF) THE CHURCH - to stimulate others by the good example. The brethren so entertained by Caius were mis... [ Continue Reading ]
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. HIS NAME'S SAKE - Christ's. WENT FORTH - as missionaries. TAKING NOTHING - refusing to receive anything as pay, or maintenance, though justly entitled to it: as Paul at Corinth and at Thessalonica (1 Corinthians 9:1... [ Continue Reading ]
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. WE - in contradistinction to "the Gentiles" (). THEREFORE - as they take nothing from the Gentiles. RECEIVE. 'Aleph (') A B C read, 'take up.' As they take nothing from the Gentiles, we ought to take up their support... [ Continue Reading ]
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 receiving the brethren with brotherly love (3 John 1:8; 3 John 1:10). That letter was not designed by the... [ Continue Reading ]
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. IF I COME - (3 John 1:14.) I WILL REMEMBER, [ hupom... [ Continue Reading ]
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. FOLLOW NOT THAT WHICH IS EVIL - as Diotrephes. BUT ... GOOD - as Demetrius (). IS OF GOD - born of God, who is good. HATH NOT SEEN GOD - spiritually.... [ Continue Reading ]
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 - a hospitable presbyter in the place; or else one of the missionary strangers who bore the letter. OF ALL MEN - who have opportunity of knowing his charact... [ Continue Reading ]
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: I WILL NOT, [ theloo (G2309)] - 'I wish not ... to write' more.... [ Continue Reading ]
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. FACE TO FACE - `mouth to mouth.' PEACE - inward of conscience; fraternal of friendship; supernal of glory (Lyra). FRIENDS. Seldom in the New Testament, as it is absorbed in the higher title, 'brother, brethren.' Still, Christ... [ Continue Reading ]