約翰參書 1:1-4 Rcuvts
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:1
To Gaius the beloved ( γαΐ́ῳ τῷ ἀγαπητῷ ). This is additional reason for thinking that κυρία in the Second Epistle is not a proper name; if it were we should probably have the same formula as we have here, κυρίᾳ τῇ ἐκλεκτῇ . The name Gaius occurs elsewhere in the New Testament four times ( Acts 19:29 ; Acts 20:4 ; Romans 16:23 ; 1 Corinthians 1:14 ); as it was as common in the Roman Empire as John Smith is among ourselves, it would be rash to infer that the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:1-4
INTRODUCTION . Address and occasion. Respecting the address and the title of" the elder," see note on 2 John 1:1 . read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14
An apostolic pastoral to a Christian man. We have here another price, less fragment, giving us a glimpse into the actual Church life of the first century, and of the Christian deeds and difficulties of one of its honoured members. We have no other inspired letter to a private Church member. This serves a double purpose. It enables us to picture, in outline, Gains, with his Christian work, his character, and his trials. It enables us also to picture a Church as to its fellowship, its... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14
The aged presbyter's letter to a private Church-member. "The eider unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth." As in the Second Epistle, John takes the familiar official designation of "the elder." The receiver of the Epistle was regarded by John with more than ordinary affection; for he at once designates Gaius "the beloved," and three times in the course of the short Epistle be addresses him by this designation. He was widely beloved; for the addition here, while emphasizing the... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that in all respects (not "above all things"—St. John would surely never have said that) thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. The apostle wishes that his earthly career may be as bright as his spiritual career is; may he have a sound body for his sound mind, and may his fortunes be sound also. The Greek for "prosper" εὐοδοῦσθαι means exactly to "have a good career." read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:2
Ideal prosperity. "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper," etc. The Authorized Version of this verse seems to carry the meaning that St. John valued physical health and secular prosperity above everything else. The original does not convey such a meaning. Revised Version, "Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." I. THE APOSTLE PRAYS THAT HIS FRIEND GAIUS MAY HAVE TEMPORAL PROSPERITY ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:3-4
For I rejoiced greatly. We must not lose sight of the "for," which is full of meaning. The elder has just expressed a wish that the external well-being of Gains may equal the well-being of his soul; and he is quite sure of the latter, for brethren keep coming and bearing witness to the fact. The good report of Gains is still greater joy to the apostle than the evil report of Diotrephes is a sorrow to him. The language in condemnation of Diotrephes, severe as it is, is not so strong as this... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 3 John 1:3-4
Spiritual prosperity. "For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee," etc. In these and some subsequent verses we have some aspects and evidences of the spiritual prosperity of Gaius. I. ASPECTS OF SPIRITUAL PROSPERITY . "Brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth." 1 . Truth appropriated in mind and heart. Our interpretation of the words, "thy truth," would be superficial and inadequate if we... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:4
To hear that my children - From this it has been inferred that Caius was one of St. John's converts, and consequently not the Corinthian Caius, who was converted, most probably, by St. Paul. But the apostle might use the term children here as implying those who were immediately under his pastoral care, and, being an old man, he had a right to use such terms in addressing his juniors both in age and grace; and there is much both of propriety and dignity in the appellation coming from such a... read more