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3 John 1:5

3 John 1:5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Beloved, thou doest faithfully,.... Or a faithful thing, and as became a faithful man, a believer in Christ; in all his beneficence and charity he acted the upright part; he did not do it in an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Beloved, thou doest faithfully - In the previous verses the writer had commended Gaius for his attachment to truth, and his general correctness in his Christian life. He now speaks more particularly…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Thou doest faithfully - Πιστον ποιεις. Kypke thinks that πιστον is put here for πιστιν, and that the phrase signifies to keep or preserve the faith, or to be bound by the faith, or to keep one's…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

3 John 1:3-8

I. John receives a good report of Gaius's faith and charity from the brethren. Gaius’s love for the brethren and hospitality to strangers proves his sincerity in the faith. II. Gaius is commended for…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

3 John 1:5-8

Gaius praised for his Hospitality: Its special Value

5. Beloved The affectionate address marks a new section (comp. 3Jn 1:1; 3Jn 1:1), but here again the fresh subject grows quite naturally out of…