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Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. 7. Because that for his Name’s sake ] Much more forcibly the true text ( ABCKL), For for the sake of the Name: the ‘His’ is a weak amplification in several versions. A similar weakening is found in Act 5:41, which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:7”

Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: 6. Which have borne witness of thy charity ] Rather, as R.V., Who hare witness to thy love. There is no need here to turn the aorist into the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:6”

Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; 5 8. Gaius praised for his Hospitality: Its special Value 5. Beloved ] The affectionate address marks a new section (comp. 3Jn 1:3 ; 3Jn 1:11), but here again the fresh subject grows quite naturally out of what precedes, without any abrupt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:5”

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 4. I have no greater joy ] In the Greek ‘greater’ is put first for emphasis, and this is worth preserving; Greater joy have I none than this. ‘Joy’ should perhaps rather be grace ( ) i.e. favour from God. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:4”

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 3. For ] ‘I know that thy soul is in a prosperous condition, for I have it on good authority.’ I rejoiced greatly ] See on 2Jn 1:4. This cannot so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:3”

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 2 4. Personal Good Wishes and Sentiments 2. I wish above all things that ] Rather, I pray that in all respects; literally, concerning all things. It might well surprise us to find S. John placing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:2”

The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 1. The Address 1. This Epistle, like the Second, and most others in N.T., has a definite address, but of a very short and simple kind: comp. Jas 1:1. It has no greeting, properly so called, the prayer expressed in 3Jn 1:2 taking … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 3 John 1:1”

The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen. 13. The children of thy elect sister greet thee ] Better, for the sake of uniformity with 3Jn 1:14, salute thee: the same verb is used in both passages. That the elect sister herself sends no greeting is taken as an argument in favour of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 John 1:13”

Having many things to write unto you, I would not [write] with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full. 12. Having many things to write ] The First Epistle will give us some idea of what these were. I would not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 John 1:12”

For he that biddeth him Godspeed is partaker of his evil deeds. 11. For he that biddeth him God speed ] Much more, therefore, he that by receiving him into his house affords a home and head-quarters for false teaching. is partaker of his evil deeds ] More accurately, as R. V., partaketh in his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 John 1:11”