3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be healthy, just as it is well with your soul.
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1The elder to beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.
3For I rejoiced greatly when brothers came and bore witness to your truth, just as you walk in truth.
Cross References
Philippians 2:4Each of you should take care not only for your own needs, but also for the needs of others.
Colossians 1:4We have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all those set apart for God.
1 Thessalonians 2:13For this reason we also thank God constantly. For when you received from us God's message that you heard, you accepted it not as the word of man. Instead, you received it as it truly is, the word of God. It is this word that is also at work among you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:6But Timothy came to us from you and brought us the good news of your faith and love. He told us that you always have good memories of us, and that you long to see us just as we also long to see you.
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we should always give thanks to God for you, brothers loved by the Lord. For God chose you as the firstfruits for salvation in sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth. + 2:13 Some other versions read, For God chose you from the first for salvation .
James 5:12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by the earth, or by any other oath. Instead, let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No,” so you do not fall under judgment.
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 →