Book of 3 john commentary

At the writing of this, his final epistle, john was nearing the end of his life, a life that had changed dramatically some six decades before, when jesus had called john and his brother james out from their fishing boat. Bible roman empire map large map of the roman empire in the early first century click around on the places. So we ourselves ought to support such people to welcome and provide for them, in order that we may be fellow workers in the truth the whole gospel and cooperate with its teachers. He complains of contemptuous treatment by an ambitious diotrephes, 3 john 1. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the. The book of 3 john does not directly name its author. Lesson 1 of each part can be downloaded below as pdf. He undergoes a mysterious change, he becomes a new man, he enters into a new life which others cannot. The tabernacle of ancient israel brief overview of the tabernacle of moses in the wilderness and the ark of the covenant. The apostles address to caius, and his good wishes for his prosperity in body and soul, 3 john 1. He reminds to welcome such men so as to partner with them in the truth.

Water denotes the baptism of john into preparing for christ jesus, john 3. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth. Adam clarke, on the shorter books of the bible the elder, to the beloved gaius, whom i love in truth. The third letter of john is the shortest book in the new testament. Study 3 john 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The history of rome brief overview of roman history from her dawn to the first punic war. At the last supper, he was the disciple sitting next to jesus.

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 1, 2, and 3 john zondervan exegetical commentary on the new testament series. The apostle commends gaius for piety and hospitality. And john is thought to be the disciple jesus loved. After the meeting with nicodemus, jesus and his disciples traveled south into judaea, which is the region of around jerusalem. Read 3 john commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. John 3 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 18741885. John gills exposition of the bible he preached in the same church as c. The epistle known as 3 john is the shortest letter in the new testament. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. He commends him for his steadiness in the truth, and his general hospitality, especially to the itinerant evangelists, 3 john 1. Study 3 john using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

John 3 new international version niv jesus teaches nicodemus. Study the bible online using commentary on 3 john and more. Includes topical study on the feasts lessons 24 and. As those changed by god, genuine believers will characteristically love the truth and exhibit true love for others. Book of 3 john matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study the bible online using commentary on 3 john 1 and more. Johns fiery passion for truth is coupled with his gentle compassion for his readers, giving these letters a pastoral quality that is both personal and profound. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill.

It is the third in a series of 3 epistles that bear the apostle johns name. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if god were not with him. David guzik commentary on 3 john 1, in which john explains to gaius how he. Best commentaries and books on 3 john logos bible software. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament.

These commentaries from respected bible scholar and preacher john macarthur give a versebyverse analysis in context and provide points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Like 2 john, it is from the elder but, unlike 2 john, it is addressed to an individualgaius. Smith, internationally noted bible teacher, seminary professor and lover of books, tabbed this the greatest devotional commentary ever written. B the temporary triumph of ambitious evil, 3 john 1. In the first verses of both 2 john and 3 john the author identifies himself as the elder. The third letter of john was written to a christian man about how to take care of the true teachers who were traveling. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side heaven. Third john gives us an intimate glimpse into the life of the early church. Those who freely make known christs gospel, should be helped by others to. While 1 john appear to be a general letter addressed to congregations scattered throughout asia minor, and 2 john was sent to a lady and her family 2 john 1, in 3 john, the apostle clearly names the sole recipient as the beloved gaius verse 1. Bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of 3 john. Book of third john overview insight for living ministries. Book 3 of commentary on st johns gospel covers john 5.

John 3 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. But it has been the lot both of the minor prophets and the minor epistles to be generally neglected. John was one of the three disciples that jesus took with him to witness his transfiguration. All of his verily, verily statements appear in the book of john, and they are used by christ only when he is about to teach on a profound matter. Cyril of alexandria, commentary on john, lfc 43, 48 1874. Jesus answered jesus, knowing the prejudices nicodemus laboured under, both as a jew and a pharisee, judged it necessary immediately to acquaint him with the absolute necessity of experiencing a thorough change, both of his heart and life, to be wrought by divine grace. A sociorhetorical commentary on titus, 12 timothy and john by ben witherington iii. It is a delightful accompaniment to the second letter, which was written to a christian lady about how to handle the false teachers who were abroad in that day.

The book of john kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 43 duration. Marvel not that i said unto thee, ye must be born again. Diotrephes could have been a leader of the church that occasioned the letter of 3 john or merely a layman who held a majority support of his fellow congregants in exercising mutiny against the author of 3 john that is, the apostle john. Precept upon precept precept ministries international inductive study. John then commended him for his faithfulness in opening his home to welcome traveling teachers of the lord. What does the style of these books tell us about jesus and his message to the church. The macarthur new testament commentary series continues to be one of todays topselling commentary series. The commendation of gaius for his service to the missionaries, 3 john 1. The apostle john identified himself in 3 john only as the elder 3 john 1. John part 1 10 lessons covering john 16 with lesson six a study on being born again and lesson ten a topical study on jesus disciples. A free bible version and commentary on johns third letter in easyenglish. The suggestion of his further service to the missionaries, 3 john 1. Summary by the reader for further information, including links to online text, reader information, rss feeds, cd cover or other formats if available, please go to the librivox catalog page for this recording.

Best john commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth. The third epistle of john, often referred to as third john and written 3 john or iii john, is the thirdtolast book of the new testament and the christian bible as a whole, and attributed to john the evangelist, traditionally thought to be the author of the gospel of john and the other two epistles of john. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author as john the beloved disciple who also wrote the gospel. Scholars feel there is a close connection between 2 and 3 john, but they are less certain about its connection to the gospel of john or 1 john. The third epistle of john is a private letter composed to a man named gaius. This summary of the book of 3 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 3 john. Major differences between john and the synoptic gospels. The bornagain teachings importance is emphasized by jesus introduction of the doctrine by proclaiming, verily, verilyor truly, truly, most assuredly, or amen, amen, depending on the translation. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author as john the beloved. The explanation concerning the missionary obligation, 3 john 1.