New International Version
3 John 1:1
1The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
3 John 1:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth:
- New Living Translation (NLT)This letter is from John, the elder. I am writing to Gaius, my dear friend, whom I love in the truth.
Context of 3 John 1:1
The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Dear 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. 3It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it.
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Ὁ πρεσβύτερος Γαΐῳ τῷ ἀγαπητῷ ὃν ἐγὼ ἀγαπῶ ἐν ἀληθείᾳ.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 3 John 1:1
- 2 John 1:1The elder, To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I only, but also all who know the truth—
- Acts 19:29Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia, and all of them rushed into the theater together.
- Acts 20:4He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.
- Romans 16:23Gaius, whose hospitality I and the whole church here enjoy, sends you his greetings. Erastus, who is the city’s director of public works, and our brother Quartus send you their greetings.
- 1 Corinthians 1:14I thank God that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius,
- 1 John 3:18Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
Commentaries on 3 John 1:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1The elder - See on the first verse of the preceding epistle ( 2 John 1:1; (note), and also the preface. The well-beloved Gaius - Gaius, is the Greek mode of writing the Roman name Caius; and thus it should be rendered in European languages. Several persons of the name of Caius occur in the New Testament. In the Epistle to the Romans, Romans 16:23, St. Paul mentions a Caius who lived at Corinth, whom he calls his host, and the host of the whole Church. In…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1This brief Epistle, written to a Christian whose name was Gaius, of whom nothing more is known (compare the notes at 3 John 1:1), and in respect to which the time and place of writing it are equally unknown, embraces the following subjects: I. The address, with an expression of tender attachment, and an earnest wish for his welfare and happiness, 3 John 1:1-2. II. A commendation of his character and doings, as the writer had learned it from some brethren…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The apostle commends Gaius for piety and hospitality. (1-8) Cautions him against siding with Diotrephes, who was a turbulent spirit; but recommends Demetrius as a man of excellent character. (9-12) He hopes soon to see Gaius. (13-14) Verses 1-8 Those who are beloved of Christ, will love the brethren for his sake. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Grace and health are rich companions. Grace will employ health. A rich soul may be…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1The elder: See study note on 2 John 1:1. The New Testament mentions several people named Gaius (see Acts 19:29; 20:4; Romans 16:23; 1 Corinthians 1:14). It was a popular name in the Greco-Roman world.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 11. I--emphatical. I personally, for my part. On Gaius or Caius, see my Introduction before Second Epistle. love in the truth--(2Jo 1). "Beloved" is repeated often in this Epistle, indicating strong affection (3Jo 1, 2, 5, 11).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 3 John 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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