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3 John 1:2

3 John 1:1 net — ¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth.

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"¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth."

— 3 John 1:1, NET Bible

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3 John 1 — Context

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¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth.

2

Dear friend, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.

3

For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, just as you are living according to the truth.

4

I have no greater joy than this: to hear that my children are living according to the truth.

3 John 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 3 John 1:1 say?
3 John 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth.”
Where is 3 John 1:1 in the Bible?
3 John 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote 3 John?
3 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle ("the elder"). It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 3 John about?
A short, personal letter commending Gaius for hospitality to itinerant Christian workers, rebuking a domineering local leader named Diotrephes, and commending Demetrius. A glimpse of first-century church life from the inside.
What are the major themes of 3 John?
3 John explores themes including Hospitality, Truth, Leadership, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 3 John 1:1.
What translation should I read 3 John 1:1 in?
3 John 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 3 John 1:1?
3 John 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ Introduction and Thanksgiving From the elder, to Gaius my dear brother, whom I love in truth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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