I pray (ευχομα). Here only in John's writings. See Ro 9:3.

In all things (περ παντων). To be taken with ευ…

Beloved, I wish above all things. The margin reads pray. The word used here commonly means to pray in the New Testament, but it i…

Beloved.—St. John’s affection is founded on the high merits of Caius as a Christian.

Above all things.—Thi…

John’s wishing good health to Gaius does not mean that Gaius was ill. This expression was a conventional one, and though it does not rule out the p…

Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper ,
&c.] Or succeed in all temporal affairs, in the business of …

Those who are beloved by Christ will love their fellow believers for His sake. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing on this side of heaven. Gra…