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Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers withal;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

A faithful work (πιστον). Either thus or "thou makest sure," after an example in Xenophon quoted by Wettstein (ποιειν πιστα) and p…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Beloved, you do faithfully. In the previous verses, the writer had commended Gaius for his commitment to truth and his general uprightness…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

Above all things.—Thi…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The writer’s warm feeling shines through again as he for the third time addresses Gaius as his “dear friend” (cf. vv.1–2). Now he commends him for …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Beloved, thou doest faithfully Or a faithful thing, and as became a faithful man, a believer in Christ; in all his benefi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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