You will do well to send them on their way in... - Verse-by-Verse Commentary A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. 3 John - Following Good Examples “But it has been the lot both of the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected; for with many readers bulk is every thing; and, no magnitude, no goodness.” (Adam Clarke, on the shorter books of the Bible) A. Greeting and introduction. Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. About this letter 1 The writer. Commentary on John 6:1-14 (Read John 6:1-14) John relates the miracle of feeding the multitude, for its reference to the following discourse. View 1 John 3. g.]— καλῶς ποιήσεις, thou shalt do well) A characteristic [polite] form of exhortation. The author of this letter was the *apostle John. Exegetical Commentary on 1 John 4:1-6. 3 John 1:6. Observe the effect this miracle had upon the people. Adam Clarke Commentary. John is not teaching here the possibility of sinless perfection. John 3:1-6 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Teaches Nicodemus. Typical of ancient letters (and like 2 John) 3 John begins with an identification of its author and intended recipient, followed by a thanksgiving and then a wish for the well-being of the recipient. John 3 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Living in Truth. 1 John 2:3-6 New International Version (NIV) Love and Hatred for Fellow Believers. An EasyEnglish Bible Version and Commentary (2800 word vocabulary) on the Book of 3 John. First, John has already defined those who "abide:" believers who walk in fellowship with Jesus Christ. 3 John 1 - IVP New Testament Commentaries . Typical of ancient letters (and like 2 John) 3 John begins with an identification of its author and intended recipient, followed by a thanksgiving and then a wish for the well-being of the recipient. 3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Two important truths are revealed in this brief verse. He is the third member of the Trinity who had an active part in the Creation with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 1 John 1 Devotionals - >50 devotionals 3 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. THE ELDER, To the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. Commentary on 3 John 1:9-12 (Read 3 John 1:9-12) Both the heart and mouth must be watched. It is the hope of hypocrites, not of the sons of God, that makes allowance for gratifying impure desires and lusts. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. Commentaries for 1 John Chapter 3 Family Likeness. Ἐνώπιον ἐκκλησίας, before the Church) These examples were publicly mentioned, for encouragement, [in a very familiar method.—V. Links to devotionals on Biblegateway - Some are devotionals on the passage(s) from 1 John, but some only make reference to 1 John passages in a devotional on another Bible passage. A Rift in the Family. It is bad not to do good ourselves; but it is worse to hinder those who would do good. Living in Truth. Those cautions and counsels are most likely to be accepted, which are seasoned with love. Read 1 John 3 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete).