3 JOHN 1:14 — KING JAMES VERSION 3
“But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.”
I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face — the elder's hope to visit Gaius is pastoral in intent: to strengthen the faithful, to address the crisis with Diotrephes, and to ensure that the network of hospitality and truth-telling continues unbroken. The anticipation of face-to-face conversation (prosōpon pros prosōpon) emphasizes the intimacy and mutual recognition that characterizes apostolic leadership and early Christian communion. This verse underscores that despite institutional pressures and resistance, the elder remains committed to the relational work of shepherding his scattered communities.
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Omar HassanNote1mo agoThe role of community - 3 John 1
God is faithful in every circumstance. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers. Their context of persecution gives these words...
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Aisha MbekiNote1mo agoThe character of God - 3 John 1
God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance. God is faithful in every circumstance.
The thread of covenant runs through every b...
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Yuki TanakaNote1mo agoFinding rest in God - 3 John 1
My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal. God is faithful in every circumstance. The thread of covenant runs through every book of the ...
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