3 John 1:10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 3 John 1:10

Wherefore = On account of ( App-104 . 3 John 1:2 ) this. if . App-118 . remember . See John 14:26 . prating . Greek. phluareo . Only here. Compare 1 Timothy 5:13 . malicious . App-128 . words . App-121 . not . App-105 . therewith = upon ( App-104 .) these (things). neither . Greek. oute. forbiddeth = hindereth, as Luke 11:52 . them that would . Literally the willing (ones). App-102 . casteth . Greek. ekballo. Compare John 9:34 . out of . App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:10

Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth them out of the church.If I come ... In 3 John 1:1:13, the apostle made this much more definite: "I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face."I will bring to remembrance ... Wilder supposed that, "at the same time (John) will refute his empty... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:10

3 John 1:10. If I come,— When I come. See 1 John 3:2. 2 Corinthians 13:2. Diotrephes's turning out of the church such as displeased him, renders it highly probable that he was bishop or pastor of that church. See the former note. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:10

if I come — ( :-).I will remember — literally, “I will bring to mind” before all by stigmatizing and punishing.prating — with mere silly tattle.neither doth he ... receive the brethren — with hospitality. “The brethren” are the missionaries on their journey.forbiddeth them that would — receive them.casteth them — those that would receive the brethren, by excommunication from the Church, which his influence, as a leading man ( :-) in it, enabled him to do. Neander thinks that the missionaries... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:2-12

II. UPHOLDING THE TRUTH WITH LOVE VV. 2-12The word "Beloved" introduces each of the three sections of the body of this brief epistle. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:5-10

B. Encouragement to Support Those Who Proclaim the Truth VV. 5-10John commended Gaius for his love of the brethren (cf. 1 John 2:3-9; 1 John 3:14-18; 1 John 3:23; 1 John 4:7; 1 John 4:11; 1 John 4:20-21; 2 John 1:5) to encourage him to continue practicing this virtue. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:10

The apostle promised and warned that whenever he might visit that congregation he would point out Diotrephes’ sinful behavior, assuming it continued. Specifically, Diotrephes was charging John falsely to elevate himself. Worse than that he was not giving hospitality to visiting brethren, as Gaius was, perhaps because he saw them as a threat to himself. Third, he intimidated others in the church and forced them to stop welcoming these men."Diotrephes was condemned not because he violated sound... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 3 John 1:2-12

(2 a.) (2) Beloved.—St. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian.Above all things.—This may mean “in all things.”Be in health.—An ascetic would be surprised that one of the greatest of the Apostles should be so earnest on such a point. But the better a man’s health, the more thoroughly he can do the work of God. Sickness may be allowed to chasten the erring or rebellious heart, but a Christian whose faith is firm and character established, can ill afford to despise... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 3 John 1:1-14

Commentary on the Second Epistle THE THIRD EPISTLE The Third Epistle is addressed by the elder, the aged Apostle John, to a brother by name of Gaius. A Gaius is mentioned in Acts 19:29 ; Acts 20:4 , Romans 16:23 and 1 Corinthians 1:14 . It is impossible to say whether this is the same. John calls him well-beloved, whom he loved in the truth. Thus he emphasizes the truth once more as he had done before. He wishes that he might prosper in his body, in health, as even his soul prospered. He had... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

3 JOHN CHRISTIAN CHARACTER: GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES Gaius is a name frequently alluded to by Paul, but whether this were the same individual as any of those is problematical. In any event he seems to have been a convert of John (3 John 1:4 ). Another form of the name is Caius and this was a very common name indeed. What distinction in spiritual things is ascribed to Gaius (3 John 1:2 )? His soul was prospering even if his bodily health and his business were not, but the apostle is interested in... read more

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