3 John 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 3 John 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
3 John 1:1 is a verse from the book of 3 John in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. in...: or, truly" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
3 John 1:1 — KJV
“The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. in...: or, truly”
— 3 John 1:1 (KJV)
3 John 1:1 in Context — About the Book of 3 John
3 John is the Bible's shortest book — a personal note praising Gaius for hospitality to traveling missionaries and confronting Diotrephes, who loved being first. Its opening prayer is beloved: that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
Cross-References for 3 John 1:1
“The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:1: elder, whom, love
“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:1: whom, love
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:1: elder, whom
“All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me. my...: Heb. the men of my secret”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:1: whom, love
“He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.”
Shares key themes with 3 John 1:1: whom, love
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