St. John praises Gaius for his walking in truth and for his
charity, complains of the bad conduct of Diotrephes and
gives a good testimony to Demetrius.
3 John Chapter 1
1:1. The Ancient, to the dearly beloved Gaius, whom I love
in truth.
1:2. Dearly beloved, concerning all things I make it my
prayer that thou mayest proceed prosperously and fare well,
as thy soul doth prosperously.
1:3. I was exceedingly glad when the brethren came and gave
testimony to the truth in thee, even as thou walkest in the
truth.
1:4. I have no greater grace than this, to hear that my
children walk in truth.
No greater grace... that is nothing that gives me greater
joy and satisfaction.
1:5. Dearly beloved, thou dost faithfully whatever thou
dost for the brethren: and that for strangers,
1:6. Who have given testimony to thy charity in the sight
of the church. Whom thou shalt do well to bring forward on
their way in a manner worthy of God:
1:7. Because, for his name they went out, taking nothing of
the Gentiles.
Taking nothing of the Gentiles... These ministers of the
gospel are commended by St. John, who took nothing from the
Gentiles, lest they should seem to preach in order to get
money by it.
1:8. We therefore ought to receive such: that we may be
fellow helpers of the truth.
1:9. I had written perhaps to the church: but Diotrephes,
who loveth to have the preeminence among them, doth not
receive us.
Diotrephes who loveth... This man seemeth to be in power,
but not a friend to the faithful; therefore this part of
the letter might be an admonition to him from the apostle.
1:11. Dearly beloved, follow not that which is evil: but
that which is good. He that doth good is of God: he that
doth evil hath not seen God.
1:12. To Demetrius, testimony is given by all, and by the
truth itself: yea and we also give testimony. And thou
knowest that our testimony is true.
1:13. I had many things to write unto thee: but I would not
by ink and pen write to thee.
1:14. But I hope speedily to see thee: and we will speak
mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee.
Salute the friends by name.
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