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Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name. <a href="/nlt/3_john/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> For I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk face to face. [15] Peace be with you. Your friends here send you their greetings. Please give my personal greetings to each of our friends there. <a href="/esv/3_john/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. [15] Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, each by name. <a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name. <a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/kjv/3_john/1.htm">King James Bible</a> But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/nkjv/3_john/1.htm">New King James Version</a> but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace to you. Our friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/nasb_/3_john/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. [15] Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/nasb/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. (15) Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/nasb77/3_john/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but I hope to see you shortly, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/lsb/3_john/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but I hope to see you shortly, and we will speak face to face. [15] Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/amp/3_john/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. [15] Peace be to you. The friends [here] greet you. Greet the friends [personally] by name. <a href="/csb/3_john/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/hcsb/3_john/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace be with you. The friends send you greetings. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/asv/3_john/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. <a href="/cev/3_john/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I hope to see you soon, and then we can talk in person. 15 I pray that God will bless you with peace! Your friends send their greetings. Please give a personal greeting to each of our friends. <a href="/erv/3_john/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be unto thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. <a href="/gwt/3_john/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I hope to visit you very soon. Then we can talk things over personally. (15) Peace be with you! Your friends here send you their greetings. Greet each of our friends by name. <a href="/gnt/3_john/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> I hope to see you soon, and then we will talk personally. 15 Peace be with you. All your friends send greetings. Greet all our friends personally. <a href="/isv/3_john/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak face to face. [15] May peace be with you! Your friends greet you. Greet each of our friends by name. <a href="/msb/3_john/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name. <a href="/net/3_john/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But I hope to see you right away, and we will speak face to face. Peace be with you. The friends here greet you. Greet the friends there by name. <a href="/nheb/3_john/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/wbt/3_john/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face.Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I hope to see you very soon, and then we will speak face to face. Peace be with you. Our friends send greetings to you. Greet our friends individually. <a href="/web/3_john/1.htm">World English Bible</a> but I hope to see you soon. Then we will speak face to face. Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/3_john/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I hope to see you soon, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to you! The friends greet you. Be greeting the friends by name. <a href="/blb/3_john/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but I hope to see you soon, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/ylt/3_john/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I hope straightway to see thee, and mouth to mouth we shall speak. Peace to thee! salute thee do the friends; be saluting the friends by name. <a href="/slt/3_john/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I hope presently to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace to thee. The friends greet thee. Greet the friends by name.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/3_john/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But I hope speedily to see thee, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. <a href="/cpdv/3_john/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet I hope to see you soon, and then we will speak face to face. Peace to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends by name. <a href="/nabre/3_john/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Instead, I hope to see you soon, when we can talk face to face. [15] Peace be with you. The friends greet you; greet the friends there each by name. <a href="/nrsvce/3_john/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> instead I hope to see you soon, and we will talk together face to face. [15] Peace to you. The friends send you their greetings. Greet the friends there, each by name.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/3_john/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But I trust I shall shortly see you, and we shall speak face to face. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/3_john/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I hope that I shall see you soon, and we shall speak face-to-face. [15] Peace be with you. The friends invoke your peace. Invoke the peace of the friends, each person by name.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/3_john/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But I trust that I shall shortly see you, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to you. Our friends here salute you. Salute our friends with you by name. <a href="/godbey/3_john/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but I hope to see you immediately, and mouth to mouth we will speak. (15) Peace be unto you. The friends salute you; salute the friends by name. <a href="/haweis/3_john/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but I hope shortly to see thee, and we shall speak mouth to mouth.<CM>Peace be to thee. The friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name.<CM> <a href="/mace/3_john/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> hoping I shall shortly see you, and then communicate them in person. <a href="/wey/3_john/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But I hope to see you very soon, and then we will speak face to face. Peace be with you. Our friends send greetings to you. Greet our friends individually. <a href="/worrell/3_john/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but I hope shortly to see you, and we will speak mouth to mouth. Peace be to you. The friends salute you. Salute the friends by name. <a href="/worsley/3_john/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for I hope to see thee soon, and we shall speak mouth to mouth. (15) Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Salute the friends by name. <a href="/parallel/3_john/1-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9HTsCnSVEbc?start=124" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/3_john/1.htm">Conclusion</a> 13I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with pen and ink. 14<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/1679.htm" title="1679: elpizō (V-PIA-1S) -- To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.">I hope</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idein (V-ANA) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">to see</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2112.htm" title="2112: eutheōs (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">soon</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsomen (V-FIA-1P) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">speak with you</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-ANS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">face</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4750.htm" title="4750: stoma (N-ANS) -- The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. ">face.</a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: Eirēnē (N-NFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">Peace</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/5384.htm" title="5384: philoi (Adj-NMP) -- Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.">friends here</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspazontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">send you greetings.</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspazou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">Greet</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">each of our</a> <a href="/greek/5384.htm" title="5384: philous (Adj-AMP) -- Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly.">friends there</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">2 John 1:12</a> I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. <a href="/john/16-24.htm">John 16:24</a> Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. <a href="/john/20-29.htm">John 20:29</a> Jesus said to him, “Because you have seen Me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” <a href="/1_john/1-3.htm">1 John 1:3</a> We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ. <a href="/acts/20-38.htm">Acts 20:38</a> They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11-12</a> For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, / that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-7.htm">1 Corinthians 16:7</a> For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Philippians 1:8</a> God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:17</a> Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense. <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">2 Timothy 1:4</a> Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hebrews 13:23</a> Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you. <a href="/genesis/32-30.htm">Genesis 32:30</a> So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” <a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Exodus 33:11</a> Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent. <a href="/numbers/12-8.htm">Numbers 12:8</a> I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?” <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Deuteronomy 34:10</a> Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But I trust I shall shortly see you, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to you. Our friends salute you. Greet the friends by name.face to face.<a href="/genesis/43-23.htm">Genesis 43:23</a> And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them.<a href="/daniel/4-1.htm">Daniel 4:1</a> Nebuchadnezzar the king, unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you.<a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16</a> This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.Our.<a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10,11</a> Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household… friends.Greet.<a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Romans 16:1-16</a> I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_john/4-11.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-7.htm">Individually</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Love</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/2_john/1-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/acts/25-13.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Short</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/james/1-24.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_john/1-12.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Face</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Greet</a> <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/revelation/9-6.htm">Hoping</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-24.htm">Individually</a> <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_samuel/10-4.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-14.htm">Saluting</a> <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Short</a> <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/revelation/4-2.htm">Straightway</a> <a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/jude/1-18.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/exodus/14-31.htm">Trust</a><div class="vheading2">3 John 1</div>1. <a href="/3_john/1-1.htm">He commends Gaius for his piety,</a> 5. <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">and hospitality,</a> 7. <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">to true preachers;</a> 9. <a href="/3_john/1-9.htm">complaining of the unkind dealing of ambitious Diotrephes on the contrary side;</a> 11. <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">whose evil example is not to be followed;</a> 12. <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">and gives special testimony to the good report of Demetrius.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/3_john/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/3_john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/3_john/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. John expresses a personal desire to visit and communicate directly, highlighting the importance of personal fellowship in the early church. This reflects the value placed on direct communication and community, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a>, where believers devoted themselves to fellowship. The phrase "face to face" underscores the intimacy and authenticity of personal interaction, contrasting with the limitations of written correspondence. This desire for personal connection is a recurring theme in John's letters, emphasizing the relational nature of the Christian faith.Peace to you. The greeting of peace, or "shalom," is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and reflects a holistic sense of well-being, encompassing spiritual, physical, and communal harmony. This blessing is consistent with Jesus' own words in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>, where He offers His peace to His disciples. It signifies not just the absence of conflict but the presence of God's favor and blessing. In the context of the early church, this peace was crucial for maintaining unity amidst external persecution and internal challenges.The friends here send you greetings. This phrase indicates the strong network of relationships within the early Christian communities. The term "friends" suggests a bond deeper than mere acquaintances, reflecting the familial nature of the church. This communal aspect is echoed in <a href="/romans/16.htm">Romans 16</a>, where Paul sends numerous personal greetings, illustrating the interconnectedness of believers across different regions. The sending of greetings also serves to strengthen ties and encourage mutual support among the scattered churches.Greet each of our friends there by name. John's instruction to greet each friend by name highlights the personal care and attention given to individual members of the church. This practice of naming individuals is seen throughout the New Testament, such as in Paul's letters, where he often mentions specific people (e.g., <a href="/romans/16.htm">Romans 16</a>). It underscores the value of each person within the body of Christ and the importance of personal acknowledgment and encouragement. This personal touch reflects the shepherd-like care that leaders were encouraged to have for their congregations, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_apostle_john.htm">The Apostle John</a> The author of the letter, traditionally understood to be John the Apostle, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples. He is writing to Gaius, a beloved friend and fellow believer. 2. <a href="/topical/g/gaius.htm">Gaius</a> The recipient of the letter, a faithful Christian who is commended for his hospitality and support of traveling missionaries. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_friends.htm">The Friends</a> Refers to fellow believers, both those with John and those with Gaius. This term emphasizes the close-knit community of early Christians. 4. <a href="/topical/f/face-to-face_meeting.htm">Face-to-Face Meeting</a> John expresses his desire to visit Gaius personally, highlighting the importance of personal fellowship and communication in the early church. 5. <a href="/topical/p/peace.htm">Peace</a> A common greeting and blessing in the New Testament, reflecting the Hebrew concept of "shalom," which encompasses well-being, harmony, and completeness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_personal_fellowship.htm">The Importance of Personal Fellowship</a> Personal interactions are vital for building strong Christian relationships and community. In an age of digital communication, we should prioritize face-to-face fellowship when possible. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_peace.htm">The Blessing of Peace</a> As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to extend the peace of Christ to others. This peace is not just the absence of conflict but a holistic well-being that we should seek for ourselves and others. <a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_naming_and_knowing.htm">The Value of Naming and Knowing</a> John’s instruction to greet friends by name underscores the importance of personal recognition and care within the Christian community. We should strive to know and be known by our fellow believers. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Virtue</a> Gaius is commended for his hospitality, reminding us of the importance of welcoming and supporting others, especially those who are serving in ministry.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_3_john_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 3 John 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_heartbreak.htm">What does the Bible say about heartbreak?</a> <a href="/q/can_married_people_have_opposite-sex_friends.htm">Can married individuals have opposite-sex friends?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pilate_sympathetic_to_jesus.htm">Why does Pilate appear unusually sympathetic to Jesus when historical records describe him as ruthless?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_purpose_on_earth.htm">What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/3_john/1-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Instead, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. I hope ἐλπίζω (elpizō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. to see ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. you σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. soon εὐθέως (eutheōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. speak λαλήσομεν (lalēsomen) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. [face] στόμα (stoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. [face]. στόμα (stoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4750.htm">Strong's 4750: </a> The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. Peace Εἰρήνη (Eirēnē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. to you. σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. The οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. friends [ here ] φίλοι (philoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5384.htm">Strong's 5384: </a> Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. send you greetings. Ἀσπάζονταί (Aspazontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. Greet Ἀσπάζου (Aspazou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome. [each of our] τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. friends [there] φίλους (philous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5384.htm">Strong's 5384: </a> Friendly; subst: a friend, an associate. Properly, dear, i.e. A friend; actively, fond, i.e. Friendly. by κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). name. ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. 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