3 John 1:2

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

3 JOHN CHRISTIAN CHARACTER: GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES Gaius is a name frequently alluded to by Paul, but whether this were the same individual as any of those is problematical. In any event he seems to have been a convert of John (3 John 1:4 ). Another form of the name is Caius and this was a very common name indeed. What distinction in spiritual things is ascribed to Gaius (3 John 1:2 )? His soul was prospering even if his bodily health and his business were not, but the apostle is interested in... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 3 John 1:1-8

We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. Next to the health of the soul, the health of the body is the greatest blessing. And, among the promises of God in Christ, there are many sweet ones in the Word of God, which are in the covenant, as they relate to the body. See a string of them in Deuteronomy 28:1-14 . And when a child of God, regenerated by the Holy Ghost, is brought, by divine teaching, to build everything upon Christ, for time and for eternity,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

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 of the opposition made to the Church, by a man called Diotrephes. He commends another man of the name of Demetrius. And concludes his Epistle with greetings from friends. read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:1-8

1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Grace and health are rich companions. Grace will employ health. A rich soul may be lodged in a weak body; and grace must then be exercised in submitting to such a dispensation. But we may wish and pray that those who have prosperous souls, may have healthful bodies; that their grace may shine where there is still more room for activity. How many professors... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 3 John 1:1-4

Address and commendation of Gaius: v. 1. The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. v. 2. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. v. 3. For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. v. 4. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in the truth. The address, or superscription, of the letter is very brief: The... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 3 John 1:2-12

The Apostle’s joys and sorrows3 John 1:2-112Beloved, I wish above all things2 that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even 3as thy soul prospereth. For3 I rejoiced greatly when the4 brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee,5 even as thou6 walkest in the truth.7 4I have no greater joy than8 to hear that my children walk in truth.9 5Beloved, thou doest faithfully10 whatsoever thou doest11 to the brethren, and12 to strangers; 6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

The Apostle’s Joy 3 John 1:1-14 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 John 1:2 to all our friends, because if their bodies were to correspond to the condition of their souls, they would suddenly fall into ill-health. In the old legend mirrors were blurred with mist when any approached who were out of harmony with truth, 3 John 1:4 . The Christian must always act... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:2

RELIGION AND HEALTH‘Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.’ 3 John 1:2 St. John’s desire is founded on a reflection of primary importance, namely, that man does not consist of soul only, but rather of body, soul, and spirit. His desire is one in closest harmony with the general will of Almighty God as revealed in the pages of the New Testament, and when to considerations, derived from the New Testament, we add the thought which... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:2

‘ Beloved, I pray that in all things you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.’ He knows that Gaius’ soul prospers. That is a good testimony to have. He prays that equally his life and health might prosper in every way, that God might ensure that life would treat him well. It may well be that Gaius suffered from physical problems, and that he had these especially in mind. Or John may have had in mind that those who provide for others will find themselves provided for. What a... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:1-14

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 improbable. 3 John 1:13-2 Chronicles : . Conclusion.— The writer adds no more because he hopes soon to visit Gaius. He sends greetings from himself and others. 3 John 1:14 . the friends: this is almost a technical expression denoting an inner circle in the churches to which the writer and Gaius... read more

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