Tuesday 7 July 2020

Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, 3 John -5

John now moves from comments about his own personal happiness concerning Gaius to a commendation and exhortation of his actions. He begins this by saying once again, “Beloved.” It is the third of four times that he uses the term in this short letter, stressing the truly loving feeling that John held for Gaius.… Read the rest

Sunday, 5 July 2020

For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. 3 John -3

John has just stated the words, “as your soul prospers.” How did he know this? He now explains it with the words of verse 3.… Read the rest

Saturday, 4 July 2020

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John -2

John, addressing “the beloved Gaius” of the previous verse, calls him “Beloved.” As the adjective is singular, there is no question that the letter is written to him alone, even if it is now included for our instruction in the Bible.… Read the rest

Friday, 3 July 2020

The Elder,
To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: 3 John -1

As in 2 John, John begins his letter with “The Elder.” Because of his reputation, age, and status, this was all that was necessary to identify himself to his readers. This is a personal letter and is being written “To the beloved Gaius.”… Read the rest

Thursday, 2 July 2020

The Book of 3 John; an Introduction.

The book of 3 John is the 64^th book of the Bible, and it is comprised of 1 chapter of 14 verses. A verse-per-day evaluation of 3 John will take two weeks to complete.

The authenticity was disputed by some early church figures, such as Origen and Eusebius, but it was declared authentic by others, such as Cyril of Jerusalem and Jerome.… Read the rest