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:
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Gill's Exposition
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church,.... At Ephesus, where John was; these brethren and strangers coming thither, and being greatly affected with Gaius's kindness and liberality…
Barnes' Notes
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church - It would seem that they had returned to John, and borne honorable testimony to the love manifested to them by Gaius. Before what church they…
Adam Clarke
Which have borne witness of thy charity - Of thy love and benevolence.
Before the Church - The believers at Ephesus; for to this Church the apostle seems to refer.
Whom if thou bring forward - If thou…
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…
Cambridge Bible
Which have borne witness of thy charity Rather, as R.V., Who hare witness to thy love. There is no need here to turn the aorist into the perfect; and certainly in S. John's writings (whatever may be…
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