3 John 1
Lutheran reading notes
In 3 John chapter 1, the message of the gospel develops the theme of encouragement in faithful Christian hospitality. Lutheran interpretation frequently emphasizes the proclamation of Christ, the distinction between law and gospel, and the promise of justification through faith.
1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. {in...: or, truly}
3 John 1:1 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. {wish: or, pray}
3 John 1:2 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
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 John 1:3 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:4 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
3 John 1:5 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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: {after...: Gr. worthy of God}
3 John 1:6 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
3 John 1:7 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. {fellowhelpers: or, joint-labourers}
3 John 1:8 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
3 John 1:9 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth {them} out of the church.
3 John 1:10 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
3 John 1:11 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
Demetrius hath good report of all {men}, and of the truth itself: yea, and we {also} bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
3 John 1:12 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
3 John 1:13 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face.
3 John 1:14 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Peace {be} to thee. {Our} friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. {face to...: Gr. mouth to mouth}
3 John 1:15 highlights apostolic teaching for the church with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.