3 John Chapter 1

“The elder unto the well beloved Gaius, etc] The elder is the writer of the epistle, the Apostle John, who so styles himself on account of his age, and office, as in the preceding epistle. The person to whom he writes is “the well beloved Gaius”; not that Gaius, who was the Apostle Paul's host, (<451623>Romans 16:23), for though their characters agree, being both hospitable men, yet neither the place nor time in which they lived. The Apostle Paul's Gaius lived at Corinth, this is in some place near to Ephesus, for the apostle in his old age purposed to come and see him shortly; the other was contemporary with…”

“I--emphatical. I personally, for my part. On Gaius or Caius, see my Introduction before Second Epistle. love in the truth-- (Jo2 1:1). "Beloved" is repeated often in this Epistle, indicating strong affection (Jo3 1:1-2, Jo3 1:5, Jo3 1:11).”

“This brief Epistle, written to a Christian whose name was Gaius, of whom nothing more is known (compare the notes at 3 John 1:1), and in respect to which the time and place of writing it are equally unknown, embraces the following subjects: I. The address, with an expression of tender attachment, and an earnest wish for his welfare and happiness, 3 John 1:1-2. II. A commendation of his character and doings, as the writer had learned it from some brethren who had visited him particularly; (a)For his attachment to the truth, and, (b)For his kindness shown to the members of his own church, and to strangers who had…”

“Caius was probably that Caius of Corinth whom St. Paul mentions, Rom 16:23. If so, either he was removed from Achaia into Asia, or St. John sent this letter to Corinth. 3 John 1:3”

“1:1-4 John begins his letter with a conventional greeting, which includes the identification of the author and addressee, a salutation (dear friend), a wish for the recipient’s welfare, and gratitude for some aspect of the friendship. 1:1 This letter is from John, the elder: The translators have added John (see study note on 2 Jn 1:1). • There are several people named Gaius in the New Testament (see Acts 19:29; 20:4; Rom 16:23; 1 Cor 1:14); it was a popular name in the Greco-Roman world.”

“ad 90, am 4094 elder: Jo2 1:1 the wellbeloved: Act 19:29, Act 20:4; Rom 16:23; Co1 1:14 whom: Jo1 3:18; Jo2 1:1 in the truth: or, truly 3 John 1:2”