{"collection":"Bible & Christianity","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/bib/cmt/mhcc/jo3000.htm","path":"bib/cmt/mhcc/jo3000.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/bib/cmt/mhcc/jo3000.htm","text":"Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible, by Matthew Henry\nThis epistle is addressed to a converted Gentile. The scope is to commend his stedfastness in the faith, and his hospitality, especially to the ministers of Christ.\nThe apostle commends Gaius for piety and hospitality. (Jo2 1:1-8) Cautions him against siding with Diotrephes, who was a turbulent spirit; but recommends Demetrius as a man of excellent character. (Jo2 1:9-12) He hopes soon to see Gaius. (Jo2 1:13, Jo2 1:1:14)","title":"Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible: 3 John: 3 John Introduction","type":"page"}