2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth--and not I alone, but also all who know the truth--3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers. 3 John 1:15. 3 John Greeting. 3 John 1:1-15 The elder to the beloved Ga'ius, whom I love in the truth. (P) Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. (U) The friends here send their greetings. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Salutation. When I come, we can talk together. 1 a The elder to the beloved Gaius, b whom I love in truth. Synopsis. The friends here send their greetings to … 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. (G) 6 They have told the church about your love. New International Version (NIV). 1. Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[fn] even though they … Daily Dose of Greek 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, KY 40280 United States (US) 13 No one has ever gone into heaven(O) except the one who came from heaven(P)—the Son of Man. All rights reserved worldwide. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true. 1:14; Acts 19:29, 20:4). Please send them on their way(H) in a manner that honors(I) God. John 4:1-15 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus and the Woman of Samaria. The only details about Gaius that we can learn are from this letter by John. John 3:26-36 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with thee beyond Jordan, to whom thou barest witness, behold, the same baptizeth, and all men come to him… John 5:33-36 Ye sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth… he was. 3 John 1:1-15 (3 John 1:1) The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Greet the friends there by name.(V). Nicodemus obviously wants to know more about this new Jewish sect led by Jesus. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors God. even though they are strangers to you. 3 For c I rejoiced greatly when the brothers 1 came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. John the Baptist—not the same John as the author of this gospel—was sent to tell people about Jesus. John obviously loved Gaius in the Lord and as an exemplary and trustworthy For no one could perform the signs(E) you are doing if God were not with him.”(F), 3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. Return to the Main Player. The friends greet you. I. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that d my children are walking in the truth. Commentary on 3 John 1:13,14 (Read 3 John 1:13,14) Here is the character of Demetrius. 7 It was for the sake of the Name(J) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans. Besides the difference in age (John wrote these letters as an older man), John … Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The elder: a. 12 Demetrius # [1 Tim. (M) He also stops those who want to do so and puts them out of the church. Sign In. Nor is it certain whether Gaius … 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every [branch] that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. Register! 3 It gave me great joy when some believers(B) came and testified about your faithfulness to the truth, telling how you continue to walk in it. We also add our testimony, and # John 21:24 you know that our testimony is true. 3 John 1–15 GREETING. “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 4 Now when Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus himself did not baptize, but only his disciples), 3 he left Judea and departed again for Galilee. Yet far from being offended, the first recipients of these letters eagerly received the message of this elder sttesman and revered apostle. In John 1:14 (see also, 1:17), John testified that Jesus was “full of grace and truth.” In John 3:21, “he who practices the truth comes to the Light, so that his deeds may be manifested as having been wrought in God.” In John 4:23 & 24, Jesus explained that … Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” One evening, in the context of his stay in Jerusalem, Jesus meets with Nicodemus, a members of Israel's religious council, the Sanhedrin. John’s letter reveals the difference that one person can make for good or evil in the church and world. Jesus offers abundant new life, 2:1-3:36. iii] Nicodemus and the new birth. This individual is well-known to the author of 3 John, but it is not so certain whether they had met in person before or not, since the report of Gaius’ conduct toward the brothers is heard second-hand by the author. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 1 John 3:15 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 John 3:15, NIV: "Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him." 6 They have told the church about your love. Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, even though they are … ; John 3:13 Some manuscripts Man, who is in heaven; John 3:14 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. (C) 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children(D) are walking in the truth.(E). May God give you calm in yourself. 2 Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, c just as your whole life is going well. 3 For c I rejoiced greatly when the brothers 1 came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. # 1 John 2:29 Whoever does good is from God; # See 1 John 3:6 whoever does evil has not seen God. John 1:1,2,30 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters, # 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family. (Q) 12 Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone(R)—and even by the truth itself. 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. (H) 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 5 Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](F) even though they are strangers to you. ; John 3:15 Some interpreters end the quotation with verse 21. 11 Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know,(M) and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 1 The elder, To my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in the truth. b. John 2 John 3:1-15 John 4. Greeting. Verse 1. 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus(A) who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. The friends greet you. The Ministry of Messiah, 2:1-12:50. Salutation The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Verse 15 reinforces several ideas already mentioned. 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(I) 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You[c] must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. What does John 1:15 mean? Greet the friends, each by name. Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in health; I know that it is well with your soul. All rights reserved worldwide. 3 John 1-15 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. [e](Q) 14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness,(R) so the Son of Man must be lifted up,[f](S) 15 that everyone who believes(T) may have eternal life in him.”[g](U). 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. The addressee’s name, Gaius, was a very common one in the Roman Empire and it is highly unlikely that the person addressed here is the same Gaius associated with Paul (Rom 16:23; 1 Cor. Now viewing scripture range from the book of John chapter 15:1 through chapter 15:3... John Chapter 15. It works everywhere you sign in, even with the mobile app! 3 John 1:15 - Peace be to you. [a]”(G), 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. v14 I hope to come to you soon. - Verse-by-Verse Commentary (S), 13 I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. Last words (3 John verses 13-14) v13 I have many things to write to you. Happy those whose spirit and conduct commend them before God and men. other references to children (see, for example, 1 John 3:1-3; 5:1–4; 2 John 1, 4, 13; 3 John 4, 11). John 2 John 3:1-15 John 4 Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. | Expand chapter. ; John 3:8 The Greek for Spirit is the same as that for wind. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Few are well spoken of by all; and sometimes it is ill to be so. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. 1 John 3:15, ESV: "Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him." For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou … Again, as in 2 John, the author refers to himself as the elder. (K) 8 We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. 1 a The elder to the beloved Gaius, b whom I love in truth. Don't have an account? 6 They have told the church about your love. (N), 11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. 2 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. 3 John 1-15. (O) Anyone who does what is good is from God. THE THIRD LETTER OF John. New International Version (NIV). So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”[d](J), 10 “You are Israel’s teacher,”(L) said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? I was overjoyed when some of the friends arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely how you walk in the truth. This sermon teaches us how to share our blessing to full-time ministers Supporting God’s Ministers (3 John 5-8) “Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a] even though they are strangers to you. (T), Peace to you. “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. This 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:. The friends greet you. 3 I was overjoyed when some of the friends * arrived and testified to your faithfulness to the truth, namely, how you walk in the truth. 3:7] has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”, 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 2 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. NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print. 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. John 4:1-15 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman 4 Now Jesus learned that the Pharisees had heard that he was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John — 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. (N) 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? Greet the friends by name. 3 John New International Version (NIV). It works everywhere you sign in, even with the mobile app! (B) 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi,(C) we know(D) that you are a teacher who has come from God. John’s letter reveals the difference that one person can make for good or evil in the church and world. This fulfills a prophecy from Isaiah 40:3, which describes a single voice in … John 15:1 - 15:3. 2 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. On top of addressing the inconsistency in the numbering of this verse across the versions, we will also look at the value of a personal relationship that the apostles had with their brothers and sisters in Christ. 3 So … The only details about Gaius that we can learn are from this letter by John. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. 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