3 John 1:10
“Wherefore , if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith , neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore, if I come,.... Where both Gaius and Diotrephes lived, as he trusted he should shortly, Jo3 1:14;
I will…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Wherefore, if I come - He was evidently expecting soon to make a visit to Gaius, and to the church, 3Jo 1:14. I will…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If I come, I will remember - I will show him the authority which, as an apostle of Jesus Christ, I possess.
Prating…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17143 John 1:9-11
I. Diotrephes, unlike Gaius, loved preeminence and refused apostolic authority, spreading malicious words. He did not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Wherefore Or, For this cause: see on 1Jn 3:1.
I will remember I will direct public attention to the matter, -will bear…
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