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3 John 1

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The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.

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Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.

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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

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Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

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Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:

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Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.

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We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.

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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.

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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.

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Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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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.

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I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:

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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.

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3 John 1:14

“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.”

Study Summary

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.

Community Reflections

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Omar Hassan (Test User)1d ago
The 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 a weight we often miss.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. What a reminder…

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Aisha Mbeki (Test User)9h ago
The 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 book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. Faith isn't the absence of doubt — it's choosing to believe despite it.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in…

Read the note →

3 John 1:14

“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.”

Study Summary

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.

Community Reflections

1
Omar Hassan (Test User)1d ago
The 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 a weight we often miss.. My grandmother used to quote this verse every morning. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. Reading the Psalms alongside this gives a fuller picture of what the author was experiencing — both the anguish and the hope.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. It implies covenant loyalty, steadfast love that never wavers.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. What a reminder…

Read the note →
1
Aisha Mbeki (Test User)9h ago
The 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 book of the Bible.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. The imagery here is agricultural — the original audience would have immediately understood the metaphor of sowing, waiting, and harvesting.. Faith isn't the absence of doubt — it's choosing to believe despite it.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Following God is costly, but the reward is eternal.. God is faithful in…

Read the note →

3 John 1:14

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.