3 John 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 1
Chapter Summary
1 He commends Gaius for his piety, 5 and hospitality 7 to true preachers, 12 and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius.
Key Greek Words
People & Context
Author of the letter (the apostle John), writing to his beloved Gaius and bearing witness to the truth
The beloved recipient, commended for walking in truth and for hospitality to traveling brothers
One loving to be first, who rejects the elder, slanders him, and casts hospitable believers out of the assembly
A man well attested by all and by the truth itself, given good testimony by the elder
Timeline
The elder writes to his beloved Gaius, praying that he may prosper and be in health even as his soul prospers, expressing deep personal care for both his physical and spiritual wellbeing.
3 John 1:1-2The elder rejoices greatly upon hearing from visiting brothers that Gaius walks in truth, declaring he has no greater joy than to hear that his spiritual children walk in the truth.
3 John 1:3-4Gaius is commended for his faithful service in hosting both brothers and strangers who have testified to his love before the assembly, demonstrating his commitment to the truth through practical generosity.
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