3 JOHN

^[p. 49] 3 JOHN

On the contrary, urges the reception of those who went about preaching the truth; resists the hindrance of local authority, and commends Gaius, and as a fellow-helper of the truth itself. The doctrine of reward to the workman, through the perseverance of those who are the fruit of His work, is brought forward in verse 4 of this epistle, as in chapter 2: 28 of the first epistle.

Notice that 3 John 7 throws light on the word “ours” in 1 John 2: 2.