3. To write such things as these to Christian friends, as occasions offer, is very useful: but how much more delightful and advantageous is it to converse freely together about them! (2) it is an unspeakable pleasure to a Christian to learn that his friends are living and acting as becomes sincere Christians; that they love what is true, and abound in the duties of hospitality charity, and benevolence, 3 John 1:3-6. And O, that it were more universal! It is the teaching of the text here that, "The salutation was to be given to each individual separately."[44]. John 1:6-8 set forth the Baptist's witness to the Word as the general light of men. - Latin text of the Complutensian. To build a booth, tent, or temporary hut, for present shelter or convenience; and does not properly signify a lasting habitation or dwelling place; and is therefore fitly applied to the human nature of Christ, which, like the tabernacle of old, was to be here only for a temporary residence for the eternal Divinity. And, though there be no prospect of any requital from them, God will open to them his celestial treasure, and they shall be recompensed in the resurrection of the just. In such cases we may indeed rejoice with a friend, and feel that all will be well with him. salute. 15. 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. This was the true “whither” which they knew not. The end of the epistles of the pure Apostle and Evangelist John. 4. Peace - inward of conscience; fraternal of friendship; supernal of glory (Lyra). The welfare of the soul is indeed the great object, and the first desire in regard to a friend should be that his salvation may be secured; but in connection with that we may properly wish them health of body, and success in their lawful undertakings. Compare Romans 16:3-23. Such expressions as John 1:14, John 2:11, which indicate that already while on earth a divine glory was manifest in Christ, in no degree contradict but rather confirm such statements as the present. Most Greek texts divide a 15th verse, as the TEV has done.] Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. on StudyLight.org on StudyLight.org StudyLıght .org . Concerning the various acceptations of the verb. St. John knew all “by name,” and would have named them had space permitted. That, under a faithful ministry, and with the Divine blessing, will not be long; always for the gospel, when it secures a hold in a community, makes men feel that it confers infinitely more blessings than it takes away, and that, even in a pecuniary point of view, it contributes more by far than it takes. (2.) St. John's saluting the faithful Christians by name, shewed his paternal and affectionate regard for them, and tended, under the divine blessing, to keep them … The Lord has given me into the hands Of those against whom I am not able to stand. John 1:31 - I did not recognize Him, but so that He might be manifested to Israel, I came baptizing in water.' But how should proud, insolent imposers upon churches, and malicious revilers of the uncorrupted gospel and its faithful preachers, be detested, exposed, and censured, as open enemies to it and them, and as injurious and domineering lords over God's heritage, who will neither do good themselves, nor suffer others to do it that would! Note; They who devote themselves to the ministry, foregoing all worldly pursuits for the love of Christ and immortal souls, deserve every kindness at our hands that we can shew them. But in how few cases, even among professed Christians, can we (with propriety) make the prosperity of the soul the standard by which to measure the happiness which we desire for them in other respects! greet the friends by name; meaning those that were where Gaius lived, to whom the apostle sends his salutation, and desires it might be delivered to each of them, as if they had been mentioned by name. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. and by which his mission from God was to … (5) for the same reason it is our duty to contribute to the support of missionaries in the destitute places of our own land, 3 John 1:8. John may have made regular tours to the churches of the area. Quite otherwise I! (14)Christ is proved to be the Son of God by the coming down of the Holy Spirit, by the Father's voice, and by John's testimony. Of his fulness - In John 1:14 the evangelist has said that Christ was "full of grace and truth." (6) we may see from this Epistle that churches “ought” to be united in promoting the cause of religion, 3 John 1:8-9. John 14:1 - 'Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. So John felt it to be the duty of the church in regard to those who went forth in his time; and so, when the church, under the influence of Diotrephes, had refused to do it, he commended Gaius for performing that duty, 3 John 1:6, 3 John 1:8. Our friends salute thee, joining in all Christian wishes. As John 1:14 is parallel to John 1:1-5, so this verse is parallel to John 1:6-8, but with an advance of thought. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Had they known what His earlier words meant, they would have had other than temporal and local thoughts of the Father’s house, and would have known Him to be the Way. The Vulgate Latin version reads, "the friends": the members in general; and the Alexandrian copy reads, "the brethren"; and the Syriac version, our brethren: and then the epistle is closed thus. Yet how often has the spirit which actuated Diotrephes prevailed in the church! The human nature in Him dying, by that death He expiated the sins of human persons (Isaiah 53:5-6). So in John 1:14 ho Logos sarx egeneto “the Word became flesh,” not “the flesh became Word.” Luther argues that here John disposes of Arianism also because the Logos was eternally God, fellowship of Father and Son, what Origen called the Eternal Generation of the Son (each necessary to the other). Greet the friends by name. They had, doubtless, their warm personal friends in both places. He remembered them as individuals, but did not deem it proper to specify them. The inscription and salutation. I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the pre-eminence among them, and proudly to lord it over them, receiveth us not, pays no regard to our apostolic injunctions. Salute the friends by name — That is, in the same manner as if I had named them one by one. The former (friends) is a very singular appellation, and nowhere else found in Scripture; the latter is of frequent occurrence. The usual friendly salation from friends, just another affectionate title from the mind of the loving John. More resources, better tools and easier navigation Test drive it and tell us about your experience. The third of John. Face to face - `mouth to mouth.'. They have come upon my neck; He has made my strength fail. Literary plural really singular like ελπιζω — elpizō to face (στομα προς στομα — stoma pros stoma). The true prosperity, and that which is most desirable, is the health of the soul. Peace — peace inward of conscience, peace fraternal of friendship, peace supernal of glory [Lyra]. The tremendous importance of this letter is seen in the fact that it deals with the prime sin of the ages, the seeking and the grasping on the part of evil men for the control levers of God's church on earth. In this cause, and with this spirit, the apostles spent their lives. For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and testified of the truth that is in thee, of thy faith and love unfeigned; even as thou walkest in the truth, adorning with all manner of holy conversation thy Christian profession. Ignat., ad Smyrn., xiii. By name - no less than if their names were written (Bengel). - A. C. But I trust I shall shortly see thee … - Notes at 2 John 1:12. Such Christians as abound in faith and charity towards their pious acquaintance and strangers, and give substantial proofs of it in their lives, are exceeding lovely and greatly beloved, rejoiced in, caressed, and honourably spoken of as worthy of imitation, by all true friends to the gospel of Christ, and especially by his ministering servants. on StudyLight.org 3. but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. and Vatican. on StudyLight.org Greet the friends by name.—. The friends salute thee ... salute the friends by name ... "By name" as used here is found nowhere else in the New Testament, except in John 10:5; and many have found in this "an echo of the Good Shepherd's calling his own sheep by name, an example for under-shepherds,"[43] and a good closing note for this letter. on StudyLight.org Let us follow the example of Gaius - the hospitable Christian; the large-hearted philanthropist; the friend of the stranger; the helper of those who were engaged in the cause of the Lord - a man who opened his heart and his house to welcome them when driven out and disowned by others. He became man (John 1:14). Peace be with you. For other particulars concerning John, the reader is requested to refer to the preface to his gospel. 4. But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Colossians 4:10, Colossians 4:12, Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:21. Greet the friends by name. They are as likely to be charged with being actuated by mercenary motives, if they ask for support, as missionaries among the pagan are. Ver. Greet the friends by name. John 1:14. The Third catholic Epistle of John the evangelist and divine. The church referred to by the apostle would have done its duty well enough, if it had not been for one ambitious and worldly man. 14 But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Inferences.—How desirable, but, alas! The Evangelist shows what was that coming of Christ which he had mentioned; namely, that having been clothed with our flesh, he showed himself openly to the world. Friends. At such times there have been many who were willing to leave their own quiet homes, and the religious privileges connected with a well-organized church, and to break away from the ties which bind to country and kindred, and to go among a distant people to publish salvation. In the human nature He assumed He suffered death (Philippians 2:8). This and the preceding epistle both read over in reference to a new edition, Jan. 3rd, 1832. 14And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. Greet the friends with thee by name, presenting to each my most affectionate remembrances. The Third Epistle of St. John the apostle is ended. 3 John 1:14. Thus in the Trinity we see personal fellowship on an equality. See Acts 18:22. - Ditto, Greek text. They go to those who do not believe the truth of the gospel; who are attached to their own superstitions; who contribute largely to the support of their own temples, and altars, and priesthood; who are, as yet, incapable of appreciating the value of a purer religion; who have no desire for it, and who are disposed to reject it. friends — a title seldom used in the New Testament, as it is absorbed in the higher titles of “brother, brethren.” Still Christ recognizes the relation of friend also, based on the highest grounds, obedience to Him from love, and entailing the highest privileges, admission to the intimacy of the holy and glorious God, and sympathizing Savior; so Christians have “friends” in Christ. Comp. No one can properly estimate the evil which one such man can do, nor the calamity which comes upon a church when such a man places himself at its head. John 1:14-18. If the churches value the gospel enough to send their brethren among the pagan to propagate it. 1 Corinthians 16:19, 1 Corinthians 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:12, 2 Corinthians 13:13. He dissuades Gaius from copying so bad an example. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, But I trust I shall shortly see thee … -. (John 1:14 ESV) Jesus, the Word, 100% God, steps out of heaven, takes on the flesh of humankind, and enters our world. John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. Philosophers are mistaken in supposing that friendship is not prepared (formed) by faith.— κατʼ ὄνομα, by name) No less than if their names were written.(1). This and the epistle of James are the only epistles which are concluded without the word "Amen". But I trust] He could promise nothing peremptorily, but submits to God. This verse gives the Baptist's witness to the personal Word become flesh. I hope. 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Let us imitate Demetrius, in obtaining a good report of those who know us; in so living that, if the aged apostle John were still on earth, we might be worthy of his commendation, and more than all, of the approbation of that gracious Saviour before whom these good men have long since gone, and in whose presence we also must soon appear. The missionary spirit existed early in the Christian church, and indeed may be regarded as the “prevailing” spirit in those times. This is the Hebrew style of greeting (1 Peter 5:14). Seldom in the New Testament, as it is absorbed in the higher title, 'brother, brethren.' I shall, &c. = to see (App-133.) 14. The friends salute thee ... salute the friends by name ... —Says Bengel, “just as if their names were written.” But as John knew the Church only by occasional visitations, and is writing only a private letter, he sends greeting not to the Church generally, but only to the special. by oral conference, which he hoped ere long to have opportunity for. 14.By name—Says Bengel, “just as if their names were written.” But as John knew the Church only by occasional visitations, and is writing only a private letter, he sends greeting not to the Church generally, but only to the special friends whom Gaius well knew, and to whom he would show this epistle. He mentions Demetrius as an excellent man, and worthy of imitation. This is a personal letter. By this means He took our sins away from us, Himself becoming our sin-offering (2 Corinthians 5:21). In this cause, the “brethren” referred to by John went forth to labor. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; such hospitality and generosity are the general characteristics of thy faithful heart, and have been justly praised by those which have borne witness of thy charity before the church, and gratefully acknowledged the kindnesses which they received: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, and assist those itinerant preachers of the gospel who devote their time and labour to this blessed work of spreading the glad tidings through the earth, thou shalt do well, and act a noble part in thus advancing the blessed cause of our divine Redeemer; because that for his name's sake they went forth, giving up all the world, that they might devote themselves wholly to the ministry, and, with a spirit uninfluenced by any mercenary views, taking nothing of the Gentiles, but preaching the gospel of God freely. * The Reader is referred to the different Authors mentioned often already. Greek. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes (John 1:14; John 19:35). Wherefore if, or when, I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, and severely animadvert upon his imperious and uncharitable conduct, prating against us with malicious words, assuming the most insolent airs, and daring even to cast reproach on the divinely-constituted apostles of the Son of God: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren to any hospitable entertainment in his house, and forbiddeth them that would; and, when any notwithstanding disobey his mandates, and receive, assist, and further in their way those faithful ministers of Christ, who travel preaching the gospel, he casteth them out of the church, merely for presuming to disobey his wicked commands and usurped authority. 15 John testifies concerning him. For God so loved the world, &c. — Here our Lord proceeds to inform Nicodemus, that men owed the blessings above mentioned to the free and immense love of God the Father, who desired their salvation with such ardency, that he sent his only-begotten Son to bestow it upon them; and that it is designed for all that will accept of it in the way God hath appointed. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do. With this huge step of becoming flesh, we see that Jesus willingly sets aside His divine rights. 5. Lamentations 1:14 - 'The yoke of my transgressions is bound; By His hand they are knit together. In many cases, the pagan to whom the missionary goes are miserably poor, and it is only this religion, which as yet they are not disposed to receive, that can elevate them to habits of industry, and furnish them with the means of supporting religious teachers from abroad. In fact, only an eyewitness would be able to give such clear particulars as "about the tenth hour" ( John 1:39 ), "six water pots of stone" ( John 2:6 ) and "153 great fishes" ( John 21:11 ). Our friends salute thee. σι φυλάττειν πρόβατα, αὐτὸς κατεσθίων. they should value it enough to minister to their needs while there; if they regard it as the duty of any of their number to leave their comfortable homes in a Christian land in order to preach to the pagan, they should feel that those who go make far greater sacrifices than those who contribute to their support. John expects to visit Gaius soon. Peace be to thee. Such a man, by his talents, his address, his superior learning, his wealth, or by his arrogance, pride, and self-confidence, may control a church, and effectually hinder its promoting the work of religion. John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. In every Christian land, and among the people of every Christian denomination, missionaries of the gospel should find friends who will be willing to cooperate with them in advancing the common cause, and who, though they may bear a different name, and may speak a different language, should cheerfully lend their aid in spreading the common Christianity. I have already shown in the preface to those epistles termed catholic, that the word καθολικος is not to be taken here, and elsewhere in these epistles, as signifying universal, but canonical; for it would be absurd to call an epistle universal that was written to a private individual. When a friend learns this of a distant friend; when a pastor learns this of his people from whom be may be for a time separated; when those who have been instrumental in converting others learn this of their spiritual children; when a parent learns it of a son or daughter separated from him; when a teacher learns it of those who were formerly under his care, there is no joy that goes more directly to the heart than this - nothing that fills the soul with more true thankfulness and peace. *. Peace be to thee. on StudyLight.org It has always been the prevailing spirit when religion has flourished in the church. - Codd. (8) there may be circumstances where it is proper - where it is a duty - to receive those who have been cast out of the church, 3 John 1:8. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Either at Ephesus, where John was, or rather at the place where Gaius lived, see 3 John 1:10; and we shall speak face to face; freely and familiarly converse together about these things, which were not thought proper to be committed to writing: peace be to thee; which was the usual form of salutation with the Jews, and John was one; See Gill on John 20:19; our friends salute thee; or send their Christian salutation to thee, wishing all health and prosperity in soul and body; meaning the members of the church at Ephesus: the Arabic version reads, "thy friends"; such at Ephesus as had a particular knowledge of him, and affection for him. Nothing is more contrary to the spirit of a Christian minister, than overbearing arrogance and pride. This is a proof to me that this epistle was not sent to Corinth, where it is not likely John ever was; and where it is not likely he had any particular acquaintances, unless we could suppose he had seen some of them when he was an exile in Patmos, an island in the Aegean Sea. This is the Hebrew style of greeting (, This is a personal letter. John 1:1-14 The Word in Eternity, in the World, and in the Flesh; John 1:8, 35 The Light and the Lamps; John 1:14, Rev 8:15, 21:3 Three Tabernacles; John 1:16 The Fulness of Christ; John 1:17 Grace and Truth; John 1:29 The World’s Sin-bearer; John 1:37-39 The First Disciples: I. John and Andrew; John 1:40-42 The First Disciples: II. Titus 3:15. but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. It is not common that in their spiritual interests they are so much more prosperous than they are in other respects, that we can make that the standard of our wishes in regard to them, but it sometimes does occur, as in the case of Gaius. Nothing is more obvious, therefore, than that those who have the gospel, and who have learned to prize and value it in some measure is it should be, should contribute to the support of those who go to convey its blessings to others, until those to whom they go shall so learn to prize it as to be able and willing to maintain it. And especially may our love abound to those who have a desire to spread the gospel. 14. - Syriac Philoxenian. John 1:23 - He said, 'I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord ,' as Isaiah the prophet said.' Most Greek texts divide a, th verse, as the TEV has done.] Now, as then, from the nature of the case, missionaries to the pagan must go “taking nothing” of those among whom they labor, and expecting that, for a long time at least, they will do nothing for their support. (7) we may see, from this Epistle, the evil of having one troublesome man in the church, 3 John 1:10. Note; (1.) Note; It is a sincere and heartfelt delight to the faithful ministers of Christ, to behold the children whom they have begotten in the gospel, walk worthy of their vocation. Click the Bible to visit the new StudyLight.org being developed!! Gundry, R. H., “‘In my Father’s House are many Monai’ (John 14,2,” Zeitschrift für die Neutestamentliche Wissenschaft 58 (1967): 68-72 . And the Speech was made flesh. 2 John 1:3 - Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. But when ( John 14:31) the repast was finished, the language of Christ assumed a loftier strain; the disciples, assembled around their Master, listened to the words of life, and seldom spoke a word (only John 16:17 John 16:29). Still, Christ recognizes the relation of friend (John 15:13-15; James 2:23), based on the highest grounds-obedience from love, entailing the highest privileges-admission to the intimacy of the holy God and sympathizing Saviour: so Christians have "friends" in Christ. (Menochius). They often go among a people who are as destitute, and who will as little appreciate the gospel, and who are as much prejudiced against it, and who are as poor, as the pagan. They often go among people as little able and disposed to build churches and school-houses as the pagan are. This would seem rather to refer to private friends of John and Gaius than to Christians as such. Greet the friends by name.— St. John's saluting the faithful Christians by name, shewed his paternal and affectionate regard for them, and tended, under the divine blessing, to keep them steadfast in the truth and purity of the gospel. 3John 1:15. φίλους, friends) Compare John 15:15. 2. We therefore, who wish well to that service, and whom God hath blessed with ability, ought to receive such, and afford them a comfortable maintenance; that we might be fellow-helpers to the truth, and, though not ordained to be preachers, may hereby receive a preacher's reward. It is usually supposed that the contemplated visit here is the same as that mentioned in 2John. The third of John to Caius concerning Demetrius, of whom he witnesses the most excellent things. [Chapter and verse divisions date from the sixteenth century. Speak face to face; otoma prov stoma, viz. Face to face] As iron whets iron, so doth the face of a man his friend. 2: , , , , . They should regard it as a common cause in which one has as much concern as another, and where each should feel it a privilege to cooperate with his brethren. They are strangers to the true knowledge of God: but all who, from principles of faith and love, seek and do the things that please him, are his children, and ought, for his sake, to assist ministering servants in their Lord's work, that they may bear a part with them in propagating evangelical truth and the good of precious souls. Under these circumstances, no duty is more obvious than that of contributing to the support of those who go to such places as Christian missionaries. O, that Divine grace would excite more to quit the indulgence of their homes, or their countries, if there be no bond of duty to detain them there, that they may go and preach to the Gentiles! He testifies the satisfaction that he felt in the report which he had heard. John 3:16-19. John 1:14; John 1:17; John 6:50-51; John 11:25-26.) ἐγὼ ἦλθον, etc.] Click the Bible to visit the new StudyLight.org being developed!! 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