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Geneva Study Bible - 3 John 1:9

1:9 {2} I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.(2) Ambition and covetousness, two pestilent sins (especially in those who have any church responsibilities) are condemned in Diotrephes. 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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

Contents After his usual salutation, the Apostle tells his beloved Gaius of his desires, both for his temporal and spiritual prosperity. He commends him for his kindness to the brethren. He remarks of the opposition made to the Church, by a man called Diotrephes. He commends another man of the name of Demetrius. And concludes his Epistle with greetings from friends. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 3 John 1:9-14

But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. Everything contained within the bosom of these verses is fully explained as it stands before us. I only beg the reader to remark with me, the striking contrast between Diotrephes and Demetrius. They are known to us only by name. But how different their characters! How opposed while they lived! How differently regarded when they died. How opposite in the... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 3 John 1:9-10

Diotrephes....doth not receive us, nor those we recommend, but prattles and talks against me. We know no more of this man, nor of Demetrius, of whom St. John gives so favourable a character. (Witham) --- It seemeth, saith Ven. Bede, that he was an arch heretic, or proud sect master --- Greek: upomneso. I will rebuke them, and make them know to be wicked. (Ven. Bede) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:9-12

9-12 Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition. It is bad not to do good ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do good. Those cautions and counsels are most likely to be accepted, which are seasoned with love. Follow that which is good, for he that doeth good, as delighting therein, is born of God. Evil-workers vainly pretend or boast acquaintance with God. Let us not follow that which is proud, selfish, and of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 3 John 1:9-11

The insolence of Diotrephes: v. 9. I wrote unto the church; but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. v. 10. Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words; and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. v. 11. Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which Is good. He that doeth good is of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 3 John 1:2-12

The Apostle’s joys and sorrows3 John 1:2-112Beloved, I wish above all things2 that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even 3as thy soul prospereth. For3 I rejoiced greatly when the4 brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee,5 even as thou6 walkest in the truth.7 4I have no greater joy than8 to hear that my children walk in truth.9 5Beloved, thou doest faithfully10 whatsoever thou doest11 to the brethren, and12 to strangers; 6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 3 John 1:1-14

The Apostle’s Joy 3 John 1:1-14 Again we meet the words love and truth . Transparency of speech and life is an essential condition of soul health. It would not be desirable to express the wish of 3 John 1:2 to all our friends, because if their bodies were to correspond to the condition of their souls, they would suddenly fall into ill-health. In the old legend mirrors were blurred with mist when any approached who were out of harmony with truth, 3 John 1:4 . The Christian must always act... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 3 John 1:9-10

‘I wrote somewhat to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not. Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he does, prating against us with wicked words. And not content with that, nor does he himself receive the brethren, and he forbids those who would and casts them out of the church.’ Things were not as well as they could be in Gaius’ church grouping. It is clear that Diotrephes, who was a prominent church leader, loved... read more