Therefore, if I come, I will call attention to his deeds which he does, unjustly accusing us with wicked words. Not content with this, neither does he himself receive the brothers, and those who would, he forbids and throws out of the assembly.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

If I come (εαν ελθω). Condition of third class with εαν and second aorist active subjunctive of ερχομα. He hopes to come (verse 14…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wherefore, if I come. He was evidently expecting soon to make a visit to Gaius and to the church (3 John 1:14).

I w…

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 elder has commended Gaius for his faithfulness to the truth and for living his according to the truth. Does this indicate that John suspected D…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore, if I come
Where both Gaius and Diotrephes lived, as he trusted he should shortly, ([Reference 3 John 1:14…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Both the heart and mouth must be watched. The temper and spirit of Diotrephes was full of pride and ambition.

It is bad not to do good ourse…

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