3 John 1:2
Dear friend, I pray that all may be well with you and that you may have good health – I know that all is well with your soul.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
In Context
1From the elder to his dear friend Gaius, whom he sincerely loves.
Cross References
Philippians 2:4considering not only your own interests but also the interests of others.
Colossians 1:4now that we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all his people,
1 Thessalonians 2:13This, too, is a reason why we, on our part, are continually thanking God – because, in receiving the teaching that you had from us, you accepted it, not as the teaching of humans, but as what it really is – the teaching of God, which is even now doing its work within you who believe in Christ.
1 Thessalonians 3:6But, when Timothy recently returned to us from you with good news of your faith and love, and told us how kindly you think of us – always longing, he said, to see us, just as we are longing to see you –
2 Thessalonians 2:13But, friends, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the truth.
James 5:12Above all things, my friends, never take an oath, either by heaven, or by earth, or by anything else. Let your “Yes” suffice for yes, and “No” for no, so that you may escape condemnation.
Matthew Henry on 3 John 1:2-3
Completed by John Reynolds, of Shrewsbury . Christian communion is exerted and cherished by letter. Christians are to be commended in the practical proof of their professed subjection to the gospel of Christ. The animating and countenancing of generous and public-spirited persons is doing good to many—to this end the apostle sends this encouraging epistle to his friend Gaius, in which also he complains of the quite opposite spirit and practice of a certain minister, and confirms the good report concerning another… Read the whole commentary →