3 John 1:2
I pray that you may prosper, beloved, in every way, and be in good health, even as your soul is prospering.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
1The Elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Cross References
Philippians 2:4Let each have an eye not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
Colossians 1:4(since I heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love to all the saints)
1 Thessalonians 2:13For this reason also I am giving continual thanks to God, because when you heard from me the spoken word of God, you received it not as the word of men, but as the word of God (which in truth it is), who himself is effectually at work in you believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:6But now that Timothy has returned from you to me, and has brought good news of your faith and love, and that you are still holding me in affectionate remembrance, always longing to see me as I also am longing to see you.
2 Thessalonians 2:13But for you, brothers, whom the Lord loves, I ought to give thanks to God continually, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation in consecration of the Spirit and belief of the truth.
James 5:12Again, above all things, my brothers, swear not at all, neither by the heavens, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath. Let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no," so you will not fall under 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 →