[1. Address (3 John 1:1). 2. Substance (3 John 1:2). (_a_) GOOD WISHES FOR BODILY HEALTH (3 John 1:2). (_b_) HIGH CHARACTER OF GAIUS FOR (_a_) CONSISTENCY (3 John 1:3); (b) HOSPITALITY (3 John 1:5). (_c_) GENERAL DUTY OF RECEIVING CHRISTIAN TRAVELLERS (3 John 1:8). (_d_) OPPOSITION OF DIOT... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ELDER. — See the _Introduction,_ and 2 John 1:1. GAIUS. — The common Roman name Caius. A Caius is mentioned in Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:14. The difference in date between these and St. John’s correspondent would alone be sufficient reason against any attempt at ident... [ Continue Reading ]
(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 that one of the greatest of the Apostles should be so earnest on such a point. But the better a man... [ Continue Reading ]
(3) (13) I HAD MANY THINGS TO WRITE. — Rather, _There were many things which I wished to write._ BUT I WILL NOT. — Comp. 2 John 1:12. (14) PEACE BE TO THEE. — The best wish which the Apostle can form, instead of the usual Greek ending, “Be strong,” or “Farewell!” It was our Lord’s resurrection gree... [ Continue Reading ]