3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that in all things you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
Revised King James 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 of you not only look to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.
Colossians 1:4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have for all the saints,
1 Thessalonians 2:13For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which performs its work in you who believe.
1 Thessalonians 3:6But now that Timothy has come from you to us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and love, and reported that you always remember us kindly, greatly desiring to see us, as we also desire to see you:
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth:
James 5:12But above all things, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven, or by the earth, or with any other oath: but let your yes be yes; and your no, no; lest you fall into 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 →