3 John 1:2

3 John 1:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
• New International Version (NIV)Dear 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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.

Context of 3 John 1:2

1The Elder, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth: Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth. 4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

3 John 1:2 word by word

ἀγαπητέ, περὶ πάντων εὔχομαί σε εὐοδοῦσθαι καὶ ὑγιαίνειν καθὼς εὐοδοῦταί σου ἡ ψυχή.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• I wishεὔχομαιeuchomai · to pray/wish forG2172
• aboveπερίperi · aboutG4012
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
• thatεὐοδόωeuodoō · to get along wellG2137
• thouσύsu · youG4771
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• be in healthὑγιαίνωhugiainō · be healthyG5198
• even asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• soulὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• soulψυχήpsuchē · soul: myselfG5590

Cross-references for 3 John 1:2

• James 5:12But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.
• 1 Peter 4:8And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”
• Psalms 20:1May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend you;
• Philippians 2:4Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
• 3 John 1:3For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth that is in you, just as you walk in the truth.
• Colossians 1:4since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all the saints;
• 1 Thessalonians 1:3remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of our God and Father,
• 1 Thessalonians 2:13For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:6But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love, and that you always have good remembrance of us, greatly desiring to see us, as we also to see you—
• 2 Thessalonians 1:3We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other,
• 2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth,
• Philemon 1:5hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints,
• 2 Peter 1:3as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,
• 2 Peter 3:18but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
• Revelation 2:9“I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Commentaries on 3 John 1:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2I wish above all things - · Above all things I pray that thou mayest prosper, and be in health, ̔· to which one MS. adds , which gives it a different meaning, viz., that thou mayest be sound in the truth. The prayer of St. John for Caius includes three particulars: Health of body; Health of soul; and Prosperity in secular affairs. That thou mayest Prosper and be in Health, as thy Soul Prospereth. These three things, so necessary to the comfort of life…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Beloved, I wish above all things - Margin, “pray.” The word used here commonly means in the New Testament to pray; but it is also employed to express a strong and earnest desire for anything, Acts 27:29; Romans 9:3; 2 Corinthians 13:9. This is probably all that is implied here. The phrase rendered “above all things” - ̀ ́ peri pantōn- would be more correctly rendered here “concerning, or in respect to all things;” and the idea is, that John wished…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-4The apostle John begins his letter with a common greeting. It includes: identifying himself and the person he is writing to, using a friendly greeting, such as beloved, offering wishes for the person's well-being, and expressing thanks for their friendship.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. above all things--Greek, "concerning all things": so Alford: in all respects. But Wahl justifies English Version (compare 1Pe 4:8). Of course, since his soul's prosperity is presupposed, "above all things" does not imply that John wishes Gaius' bodily health above that of his soul, but as the first object to be desired next after spiritual health. I know you are prospering in the concerns of your soul. I wish you similar prosperity in your body…Read the comment

Topics related to 3 John 1:2

• Blessing

In the dictionaries

• Wish
• joy, joyful, rejoice, glad

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