3 John
King James Version (KJV)
3 John 1:2
“Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”
King James Version (KJV)
3 John 1:2 Context
1The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. 4I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. 5Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
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Other Translations for 3 John 1:2
Beloued, I wish aboue all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, euen as thy soule prospereth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
My loved one, it is my prayer that you may do well in all things, and be healthy in body, even as your soul does well.
- Basic English Bible
Beloved, I desire that in all things thou shouldest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers.
- Darby Bible
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
- Webster's Bible
My dear friend, I pray that you may in all respects prosper and enjoy good health, just as your soul already prospers.
- Weymouth Bible
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy, even as your soul prospers.
- World English Bible
Most dere brothir, of alle thingis Y make preyer, that thou entre, and fare welefuly, as thi soule doith welefuli.
- Wycliffe Bible
beloved, concerning all things I desire thee to prosper, and to be in health, even as thy soul doth prosper,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible Commentary for 3 John 1:2
Wesley's Notes for 3 John 1:2
1:1 Caius was probably that Caius of Corinth whom St. Paul mentions, #Rom 16:23|. If so, either he was removed from Achaia into Asia, or St. John sent this letter to Corinth.
1:3 For - I know thou usest all thy talents to his glory. The truth that is in thee - The true faith and love.
1:4 I have no greater joy than this - Such is the spirit of every true Christian pastor. To hear that my children walk in the truth - Caius probably was converted by St. Paul. Therefore when St. John speaks of him. with other believers, as his children, it may be considered as the tender style of paternal love, whoever were the instruments of their conversion. And his using this appellation, when writing under the character of the elder, has its peculiar beauty.
People's Bible Notes for 3 John 1:2
3Jo 1:2 Even as thy soul prospereth. He wishes Gaius all good things, but most of all prosperity of soul.
Zephaniah 2:3. Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.
2 Corinthians 4:5-7. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. Amen.
6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.
John 15:7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.
King James Bible: If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Christian Standard Bible: If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you.
SO, if your lifestyle pleases God and you live 24/7 for God and you seek first the kingdom of God (matthew 6:33) then above ALL things you will prosper and be in good health. God cannot work with someone luke warm, he will vomit them from him (Revelation 3:16)
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