The third chapter of john contains two related stories. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible new international version. John 1 the word became flesh 1 in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god. You must be born again now there was a man of the pharisees, named nicodemus, a ruler of the jews. This onesentence summary of the gospel is the most famous portion of christian scripture, and probably the most oftenmemorized and oftenquoted portion of any holy text in human history. Chapter two opens with jesus, his mother and his disciples present in galilee, in the village of cana. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. John with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. John, chapter 1 king james version christian answers.
Both 2 and 3 john are the shortest epistles in the new testament, each. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author as john the beloved. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and from jesus christ, the fathers son, will be with us in truth and love. This statement made to nicodemus was not just for him but for everyone who wants to see the kingdom of god. On the third day there was a wedding in cana of galilee, and the mother of jesus was there. When originally written, the gospel of john and the other books of the bible were not marked with chapter or verse numbers. David guzik commentary on 3 john 1, in which john explains to gaius how he can. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7 john chapter 8. These christians told john that gaius was loyal to the truth of the gospel. John warns a converted lady against false teachers. One chapter later, a gaius from derbe is named as one of pauls seven traveling. For god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes unites with, loves, and obeys him should not perish, but have everlasting life. It is slightly shorter than 2 john 219 greek words compared to 245 for 2 john, and is the shortest book of the greek new testament. The word became flesh in the beginning was the word, and the word was with god, and the word was god.
You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. John was an eyewitness of the reported occurrences though, as he himself writes john 1. Looking back over john 3, one might say that it is a must read chapter of the bible. This evidence is not as strong as that for 2 john,1 yet its brevity of the letter and the unlikelihood of it being quoted may account for some of this as with 2 john2 1. This chapter contains the most recognizable verse in the entire bible, john 3. The third epistle of john is a private letter composed to a man named gaius. This expression occurs some 30 times and only in the gospel of matthew. Johns three epistles are largely concerned with the issue of fellowshipwith god, with enemies of the gospel and, in the case of 3 john, with those who. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Book of 3 john read, study bible verses bible study tools. We want to keep in mind that theres a direct link with the end of chapter 2 and recalling that the text itself never had the original verse and chapter divisions.
Were looking at john 4 and well be looking at the woman of samaria but its more than that because in this chapter, jesus ministers to a number of people the samaritan woman, his disciples in a brief text, the samaritans from the village of sychar. First, jesus is visited at night by a pharisee, nicodemus, who is curious about his teachings. John a letter to gaius, praising him for his hospitality. The book of 3 john, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of 3 john, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. This is part5 in a 23part study on the book of john. As is typical of the gospel of john, chapter three begins with an abrupt. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. John bible book with full chapters new international version. Commentary on the gospel of john chapter three bible truth.
In connection with john s gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on john s gospel. God was putting them to the test and has proved them worthy to be with him 6 he has tested them like gold in a furnace, and accepted them as a perfect burnt offering 7 at their time of visitation, they will shine out. The third epistle of john, often referred to as third john and written 3 john or iii john, is the thirdtolast book of the new testament and the christian bible. The same came to jesus by night, and said unto him, rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from god. The writer steps back into the background, behind the message of god. Christs discourse with nicodemus, a pharisee, concerning the great mysteries of the gospel, in which he here privately instructs him, john 3. The author is the apostle john, the disciple whom jesus loved. The author calls himself an eyewitness of jesus life chapter 1.
Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting. The name of the author of the gospel of john is not mentioned as is the case with the three synoptic gospels as well. Dear friend, i pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. In the book of revelation, what do they tell us happened to him because of his loyalty to jesus.
Below is a modified transcript from the audio lesson. Afterwards, john the baptist explains why hes content to see his own ministry fade into the background. Please send them on their way in a manner that honors god. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. This is part 6 in a 23part study on the book of john. It contains the famous stories of the miracle of jesus turning water into wine and jesus expelling the money changers from the temple. These are all of the chapters of the book of 3 john.
Although 3rd john is the smallest book of the bible it holds a lot of truth and wisdom within the wrods. Meaning of number 63 2 john is the 63rd book of the bible. The elder, to the lady chosen by god and to her children, whom i love in the truthand not i only, but also all who know the truth because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever. John 1 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. The book of 3 john does not directly name its author. What came to be 4 through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race. John 3, new international version niv the bible app. John baptists discourse with his disciples concerning christ, upon occasion of his coming into the neighbourhood where john was john 3.
John 1 niv bible in the beginning was the word, and. Jesus attends all weddings god invented marriage and he loves the happiness people can find in marriage. Minor city of ephesus suggests that 3 john, like 1 and 2 john, had its origin in that city. To explain the perfect tense of the future ascension, or to introduce the idea of the hypostatic union, by virtue of which the human nature may be said to have ascended into heaven with the. Matthew 3 new international version niv john the baptist prepares the way.
John 1 niv the word became flesh in the bible gateway. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers webbible. This summary of the book of 3 john provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 3 john. It means to allow the truth to affect every part of the life. John respecting the person of our lord, and an exhortation to christian love and conduct. Verse 3 there were christians who travelled to the churches to teach. Nicodemus would also have been familiar with the way the hebrew scriptures use the. There have been occasional doubts raised by those who thought it possible that this was written by another disciple of the lord named john, but all the evidence points to the author as john the beloved disciple who also wrote the gospel. John chapter 2 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. The pharisees were a jewish sect from the second century b. John chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. This is the evident meaning of the sentence, and the form is quite consistent with it.
Since the structure, style and vocabulary closely approximate 2 john verse 1. In the first verses of both 2 john and 3 john the author identifies himself as the elder. The tradition from the earliest days of the church has been that the apostle john is the author. The laws of natural and spiritual generation have been stated as general truths, holding good for all mankind, that which is born. I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Book of john john chapter 1 john chapter 2 john chapter 3 john chapter 4 john chapter 5 john chapter 6 john chapter 7 john chapter 8 john chapter 9 john chapter 10 john chapter 11 john chapter 12 john chapter john chapter 14 john chapter 15. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 3 john in the bible king james version. Jesus turns nicodemus thoughts to god himself, stating gods love for the world. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. John, chapter 3 king james version christian answers. Jesus proclaims the good news, the gospel of jesus christ as the savior.
The last phrase in john 2 said, because he did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for he himself knew what. In connection with johns gospel all of this points to the apostle john as author of the epistle compare with notes on johns gospel. John bible book with full chapters new international. He was prominent in the early church but is not mentioned by name in this gospel which would be natural if he wrote it, but hard to explain otherwise. This summary of the book of 3 john provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 3 john. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. The third day from the end of the previous chapter. John 1 in depth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 1 in plain english. Nicodemus was likely familiar with the baptisms performed by john the baptist. Chapter 3 contains two of the most popular verses in the entire bible, john 3.
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