1 The elder unto Gaius the beloved, whom I love in truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- The elder G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially,
an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial
council) or Christian "presbyter"
- unto the wellbeloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- Gaius G1050 (Γάϊος) — Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- I G1473 (ἐγώ)
- love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or
moral sense)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
2 Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- I wish G2172 (εὔχομαι) — to wish; by implication, to pray to
God
- above G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- that G2137 (εὐοδόω) — to help on the road, i.e.
(passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business
affairs
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- mayest prosper G2137 (εὐοδόω) — to help on the road, i.e.
(passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business
affairs
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- be in health G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
- even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- soul G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- soul G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or
concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on
the one hand from , which is the rat…
- prospereth G2137 (εὐοδόω) — to help on the road, i.e.
(passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business
affairs
3 For I rejoiced greatly, when brethren came and bare witness unto thy truth, even as thou walkest in truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- I rejoiced G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off;
impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be
well
- greatly G3029 (λίαν) — much (adverbially)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- came G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- testified of G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- even as G2531 (καθώς) — just (or inasmuch) as, that
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- walkest G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
4 Greater joy have I none than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- I have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- greater G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
- than G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- to hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
- my G1699 (ἐμός) — my
- children G5043 (τέκνον) — a child (as produced)
- walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
5 Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- thou doest G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- faithfully G4103 (πιστός) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively,
trustful
- whatsoever G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- thou doest G2038 (ἐργάζομαι) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by
implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- strangers G3581 (ξένος) — foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively,
novel); by implication, a guest or (vice-versa) entertainer
6 who bare witness to thy love before the church: whom thou wilt do well to set forward on their journey worthily of God:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- have borne witness G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- of thy G4771 (σύ) — thou
- charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of
(literally or figuratively)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- bring forward on their journey G4311 (προπέμπω) — to send forward, i.e. escort or aid in
travel
- after G516 (ἀξίως) — appropriately
- a godly sort G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- a godly sort G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- thou shalt do G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- well G2573 (καλῶς) — well (usually morally)
7 because that for the sake of the Name they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because that G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- name’s sake G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- name’s sake G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
- they went forth G1831 (ἐξέρχομαι) — to issue (literally or figuratively)
- taking G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while
is more violent, to seize or remove))
- nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- the Gentiles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Gentiles G1484 (ἔθνος) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe;
specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one (usually, by implication,
pagan)
8 We therefore ought to welcome such, that we may be fellow-workers for the truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- We G1473 (ἐγώ)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- ought G3784 (ὀφείλω) — to owe
(pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must,
should); morally, to fail in duty
- to receive G618 (ἀπολαμβάνω) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also
to take aside
- such G5108 (τοιοῦτος) — truly this,
i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- we might be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- fellowhelpers G4904 (συνεργός) — a co-laborer,
i.e. coadjutor
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
9 I wrote somewhat unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- I wrote unto G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- Diotrephes G1361 (Διοτρεφής) — Jove-nourished; Diotrephes, an
opponent of Christianity
- who loveth to have the preeminence G5383 (φιλοπρωτεύω) — to be fond of being first, i.e.
ambitious of distinction
- among them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- receiveth G1926 (ἐπιδέχομαι) — to admit (as a guest or (figuratively)
teacher)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
10 Therefore, if I come, I will bring to remembrance his works which he doeth, prating against us with wicked words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and them that would he forbiddeth and casteth them out of the church.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- Wherefore G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- if G1437 (ἐάν) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided,
etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote
indefiniteness or uncertainty
- I come G2064 (ἔρχομαι) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and
figuratively)
- I will remember G5279 (ὑπομιμνήσκω) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle
voice, one's own) memory
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- deeds G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- deeds G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- he doeth G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in
a very wide application, more or less direct)
- prating against G5396 (φλυαρέω) — to be a babbler or trifler, i.e. (by implication) to berate
idly or mischievously
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- with G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- malicious G4190 (πονηρός) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or
influence, and thus differing from , which refers rather to
essential character, as well as from , which indicates…
- words G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- content G714 (ἀρκέω) — properly, to ward off, i.e. (by implication) to
avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
- therewith G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- neither G3777 (οὔτε) — not too, i.e. neither or nor; by analogy, not
even
- doth G1926 (ἐπιδέχομαι) — to admit (as a guest or (figuratively)
teacher)
- he himself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- receive G1926 (ἐπιδέχομαι) — to admit (as a guest or (figuratively)
teacher)
- the brethren G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother
(literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
- forbiddeth G2967 (κωλύω) — to estop, i.e. prevent (by word or
act)
- them that would G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be
willing
- casteth G1544 (ἐκβάλλω) — to eject (literally or figuratively)
- out of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the Assembly G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the Assembly G1577 (ἐκκλησία) — a calling out, i.e.
(concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation
(Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or
sain…
11 Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
- follow G3401 (μιμέομαι) — to imitate
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- that which is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas
properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or
(objectively) injurious
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- He G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- that doeth good G15 (ἀγαθοποιέω) — to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- that doeth evil G2554 (κακοποιέω) — to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or
(genitive) to sin
- hath G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- seen G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
12 Demetrius hath the witness of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, we also bear witness; and thou knowest that our witness is true.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Demetrius G1216 (Δημήτριος) — Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a
Christian
- hath good report G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the truth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
- itself G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- yea G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- bear record G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or
figuratively)
- ye know G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- record G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- record G3141 (μαρτυρία) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
- is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- true G227 (ἀληθής) — true (as not
concealing)
13 I had many things to write unto thee, but I am unwilling to write them to thee with ink and pen:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I had G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- many things G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- to write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- I will G2309 (θέλω) — to determine
(as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas properly
denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
i.e. choose…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- with G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- ink G3188 (μέλαν) — ink
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- pen G2563 (κάλαμος) — a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a
similar plant); by implication, a pen
- write G1125 (γράφω) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to
describe
- unto thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
14 but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- I trust G1679 (ἐλπίζω) — to expect or confide
- I shall G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- shortly G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
- see G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by
Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- we shall speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- face G4750 (στόμα) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and
its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially,
the front or edge (of…
- to G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to,
i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to;
with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
- Peace G1515 (εἰρήνη) — peace (literally or
figuratively); by implication, prosperity
- to thee G4771 (σύ) — thou
- friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
- salute G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold
in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to
welcome
- Greet G782 (ἀσπάζομαι) — to enfold
in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to
welcome
- the friends G5384 (φίλος) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as
a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
- by G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in
varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or
accusative) with which it is joined)
- name G3686 (ὄνομα) — a
"name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)