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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:11

Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.Sinclair observed in this connection that there might have been many human considerations which would have encouraged Gaius to follow the lead of Diotrephes. "Peace, good fellowship, popular example, the dislike of singularity, and the indolent indifference which ordinary men feel for truth and right"[35] - all such things would have entered into the minds of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:12

Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.This verse must take its place as a "church letter" similar to the one Paul wrote for Phoebe (Romans 16:1), this being another proof that more is intended by this letter than a mere communication to Gaius. Paul Hoon called attention to the thorough nature of this recommendation:Three forms of testimony of Demetrius' character were cited. (1) "the witness of all... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:13

I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:"The conclusion here is the same as that of the Second Epistle; and possibly the journey contemplated in both is the same."[40] The usually admitted opinion that all of these letters were written "in quick succession" would seem to bear this out.Wilder also point out that, "Since this is a personal note, the greetings are more intimate than in 2 John 1:1:13."[41] See 3 John 1:1:14.Unwilling to write... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:14

but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.On the tenderness of the greetings here, see under 3 John 1:1:13, above.I hope shortly to see thee ... It is usually supposed that the contemplated visit here is the same as that mentioned in 2John.Peace be unto thee ...This was the best wish which the apostle could form: it was our Lord's resurrection greeting, the internal peace of a good conscience, the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:11

3 John 1:11. Follow not that which is evil,— Imitate not, &c. As Diotrephes seems to have been pastor of the church where Gaius lived, and a zealous, conceited, Judaizing Christian, it is not unlikely but he made boasting pretensions to greater knowledge of God and of the Gospel than St. John had; and lest such glorying should recommend his bad example, and make him pass for a person of high reputation, St. John cautions Gaius against following his example; and recommends to him rather the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:12

3 John 1:12. Demetrius hath good report— Good men are in scripture often and justly praised; and the giving of such characters did not proceed from selfishness, flattery, or respect of persons, but from the real truth of the case. When the scriptures condemn persons, it is not from malice or personal resentment, but because of their wickedness; and they applaud no man, but for his holiness, virtue, and piety. Demetrius has been taken for a member of that church to which Gaius belonged. Others,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:14

3 John 1:14. Greet the friends by name.— St. John's saluting the faithful Christians by name, shewed his paternal and affectionate regard for them, and tended, under the divine blessing, to keep them steadfast in the truth and purity of the gospel. Comp. 1Co 16:21; 1 Corinthians 16:24. Inferences.—How desirable, but, alas! how few are the instances of such prosperity of soul and spiritual concerns, as one would wish to be the measure of a proportional state of bodily health and success in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:11

follow not that which is evil — as manifested in Diotrephes ( :-, :-).but ... good — as manifested in Demetrius ( :-).is of God — is born of God, who is good.hath not seen God — spiritually, not literally. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:12

of all men — who have had opportunity of knowing his character.of the truth itself — The Gospel standard of truth bears witness to him that he walks conformably to it, in acts of real love, hospitality to the brethren (in contrast to Diotrephes), etc. Compare :- “He that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest that they are wrought in God.”we also — besides the testimony of “all men,” and “of the truth itself.”ye know — The oldest manuscripts read, “thou knowest.” read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:13

I will not — rather as Greek, “I wish not ... to write” more. read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:12

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 3 John 1:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:12

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 3 John 1:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 3 John 1:13

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