I had many things to write, etc. This epistle closes, as the second does, with a statement that he had many things to say, but that he pre…

I had many things to write.—Rather, There were many things which I wished to write.

But I wil…

John’s statement that he wished to write more is characteristic of him (cf. Jn 20:30; 2Jn 12). Also characteristic is his expressed desire to see G…

I have many things to write With regard to churches, and particular persons, and concerning hospitality to the poor breth…

Here is the character of Demetrius. A name in the gospel, or a good report in the churches, is better than worldly honour. Few are well spoken of b…