View 3 John Chapter 1 as text-only. Treasury of Scripture. And as it is a joy to good parents, it will be a joy to good ministers, to see their people adorn their profession. He was upright in what he did, as a faithful servant. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. This epistle is addressed to a converted Gentile. Chapter. The blessing is, Peace be to you; all happiness attend you. 3 John chapter 1 1611 KJV (King James Version) 1 The Elder vnto the welbeloued Gaius, whom I loue in the trueth:. The elder. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. Footnotes. 1. “Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.” Literally, “for the … Happy those whose spirit and conduct commend them before God and men. The one who does what is right is righteous, just … 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true. (S), 13 I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 1 John 3. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. : 1:3: For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. The well beloved Gaius. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 33 He who has received His testimony # Rom. True faith will work by love. 3 John 1:1. jo3 1:1. 1 John 3:2 Or when it is made known; 1 John 3:13 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verse 16. (G) 6 They have told the church about your love. (T), Peace to you. “Bestowed” is in the perfect tense, suggesting the enduring effect of the love God has given. A rich soul may be lodged in a weak body; and grace must then be exercised in submitting to such a dispensation. 3 John 1:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 3 John 1:2, NIV: "Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." CHAPTER 3. 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. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.. 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.. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} 3 John 1. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. A personal conversation together often spares time and trouble, and mistakes which rise from letters; and good Christians may well be glad to see one another. All rights reserved worldwide. 3JN 1:3 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is … Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. What does 3 John chapter 1 mean? Watch our overview video on the letters of John, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Evil-workers vainly pretend or boast acquaintance with God. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Click to switch to the standard King James Version of 3 John Chapter 1. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 3 John 1:2, ESV: "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." Even as thy soul prospereth. Follow that which is good, for he that doeth good, as delighting therein, is born of God. Cross references 3 John 1:1 : S Ac 11:30; 2Jn 1 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (Q) 12 Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone(R)—and even by the truth itself. (C) 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(D) are walking in the truth.(E). 3 John 1 ; 3JN 1:1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 He was with God in the beginning. In 3 John Chapter 1, John wrote to his close friend, Gaius, to commend him about his faith and to update him about some of the things happening at other churches. 3 John 1:3-6 For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth… Colossians 1:4-6 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, … 1 Thessalonians 1:3-10 (U) The friends here send their greetings. Discerning false prophets (4:1-6) God’s Love for us & Our Love for one another (4:7-21) CHAPTER 5. The Book of 3 John, Chapter 1 We hope that you find the content of the Book of 3 John, Chapter 1 from the Douay Rheims Version of the Catholic Bible helpful to your Bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Bible > 3 John > Chapter 1 > Verse 7 ... 3 John 1:8 Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth. (1-8) Cautions him against siding with Diotrephes, who was a turbulent spirit; but recommends Demetrius as a man of excellent character. It is the second-shortest book in the Bible. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. The hospitality of the Corinthian Gaius named in Rom 16:23 agrees well with what John says of him whom he addresses. (O) Anyone who does what is good is from God. Those cautions and counsels are most likely to be accepted, which are seasoned with love. (M) He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church. 11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 3 It gave me great joy when some believers(B) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it. 3 John 1. John 1:1-3 - NIV: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Acts 8:4 3 John Chapters « Prev; 1; Next » 1 From the Elder: greetings to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in truth.. 2 My dear friend, I hope everything is going happily with you and that you are as well physically as you are spiritually.. 3 It was a great joy to me when some brothers came and told of your faithfulness to the truth, and of your life in the truth. 7 It was for the sake of the Name(J) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 10 So when I come,(L) I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood … Please send them on their way(H) in a manner that honors(I) God. Few are well spoken of by all; and sometimes it is ill to be so. Greet the friends there by name.(V). 2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I alone, but also all who know the truth--3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. 32 And # Is. The KJV does not get more original or authentic than this. - The apostle commends Gaius for piety and hospitality. This sometimes leads to confusion over verses. Third John consists of only 15 total verses (14 in some translations). He was with God in the beginning. New International Version (NIV). Faithful souls can hear their own praises without being puffed up; the commendation of what is good in them, lays them at the foot of the cross of Christ. Those may well salute and greet one another on earth, who hope to live together in heaven. 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. 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](F) even though they are strangers to you. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your … 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 34 # Deut. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. See How They All Connect. (K) 8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. It is bad not to do good ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do good. 8 We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. a. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper i… (N), 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. 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. Faith in the Son of God (5:1-12) Conluding remarks (5:13-21) 1, 2, & 3 John Reading Schedule KEY VERSES FROM 1, 2 & 3 JOHN 1 JOHN In truth, there are no "chapters" in 3 John, but it would be confusing to refer to verses as 3 John 1, 3 John 2, etc. Grace will employ health. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Good men will rejoice in the soul prosperity of others; and they are glad to hear of the grace and goodness of others. This name is mentioned in Act 19:29; Act 20:4; Rom 16:23; Co1 1:14. Only 2 John has fewer verses, at 13. 3. The scope is to commend his stedfastness in the faith, and his hospitality, especially to the ministers of Christ. For this purpose the … Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. This is the text and a scan of the actual, original, first printing of the 1611 King James Version, the 'HE' Bible, for 3 John Chapter 1. Chapter. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. And that is what we are! 2 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John chapter 1 King James Version. 12 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. For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that isin you, just as you walk in the truth. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. Those who cannot themselves proclaim it, may yet receive, help, and countenance those who do so.9-12 Both the heart and mouth must be watched. 18:18; John 7:16 For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God does not give the Spirit # John 1:16 by measure. He wishes Gaius all good things, but most of all prosperity of soul. We must be ready to bear our testimony to them; and it is well when those who commend, can appeal to the consciences of such as know most of those who are commended. 9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 1 John Chapter 3 1 John 3:1 "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not." Living as God’s children (3:1-10) Love one another (3:11-24) Chapter 4. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition. Let us not follow that which is proud, selfish, and of bad design, though the example may be given by persons of rank and power; but let us be followers of God, and walk in love, after the example of our Lord.13,14 Here is the character of Demetrius. A good report is due from those who receive good; they could not but testify to the church, what they found and felt. «2 John 3 John Jude» 1 » All the Books in the Bible « John Praises Gaius In the opening of the letter, John Gaius overlooked petty differences among serious Christians, and freely helped all who bore the image, and did the work of Christ. John 1:3. 3:4; 1 John 5:10 has certified that God is true. 53:1, 3; John 3:11; 15:15 what He has seen and heard, that He testifies; and no one receives His testimony. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. (9-12) He hopes soon to see Gaius. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. The Father spoke every thing into being by him, his Eternal Word. 1:1: The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 3 John Chapter 1 (KJV) 3 John 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Peace be to thee. For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou … 10 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. All things were made by him — All creatures, whether in heaven or on earth, the whole universe, and every being contained therein, animate or inanimate, intelligent or unintelligent. How many professors there are, about whom the apostle's words must be reversed, and we must earnestly wish and pray that their souls might prosper, as their health and circumstances do! (13,14)1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow God’s Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture. 13 I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee: 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. (P) Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. that. Grace and health are rich companions. 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