约翰三书 1:9-10 CUNPSS

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:9

I wrote — The oldest manuscripts add “something”: a communication, probably, on the subject of receiving the brethren with brotherly love ( :-, :-). That Epistle was not designed by the Spirit for the universal Church, or else it would have been preserved.unto the church — of which Gaius is a member.loveth ... pre-eminence — through ambition. Evidently occupying a high place in the Church where Gaius was ( :-).among them — over the members of the Church.receiveth us not — virtually, namely, by... 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 1:9

Gaius’ good example stands out more clearly beside Diotrephes’ bad example. Diotrephes is a rare name and means "nourished by Zeus." [Note: Hiebert, 144:574:203.] John brought Diotrephes into the picture to clarify the responsibility of Gaius and all other readers of this epistle and to give instructions concerning this erring brother.The letter to the church of which both Gaius and Diotrephes were a part is not extant, as far as we know, unless it is 1 or 2 John. "Them" refers to the... 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

John Calvin

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

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:9

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

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 3 John 1:9

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

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

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

Geneva Study Bible - 3 John 1:9

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

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