Thursday, 16 July 2020

…but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. 3 John -14

The beginning thought of this verse closely parallels what was said in 2 John -12 where John wrote, “but I hope to come to you and speak face to face.”… Read the rest

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

I had many things to write, but I do not wish to write to you with pen and ink; 3 John -13

John now writes a thought that closely mirrors one found in the closing of his previous epistle –

“Having many things to write to you, I did not wish to do so with paper and ink.”… Read the rest

Tuesday, 14 July 2020

Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. 3 John -12

John has just finished speaking about the corrupt character of Diotrephes. Now, he contrasts that to Demetrius. Nothing more is known about either of these men than is given right here in 3 John.… Read the rest

Monday, 13 July 2020

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. 3 John -11

John now begins a new thought, as indicated by the word, “Beloved.” This is the fourth and final time he uses this word in the letter.… Read the rest

Sunday, 12 July 2020

Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with malicious words. And not content with that, he himself does not receive the brethren, and forbids those who wish to, putting them out of the church. 3 John -10

We just read about Diotrephes and his highhanded takeover of the church.… Read the rest