Gaius continued in the truth and gave John great joy. vs. 2-3 In particular, he showed love to the disciples who visited him on their journeys.vs.5-8Waiting for response for 3 John 1:5-8 However, there was trouble in his congregation in that one member, Diotrephes, magnified himself, rejected the teaching of the apostles, and cast out those who accepted it.vs.9-10Waiting for response for 3 John 1:9-10 Demetrius was in the same congregation and he had a good reputation in the truth.v.12Waiting for response for 3 John 1:12 Men of different characters become members of Christian congregations but we should follow those who are good, not those who are evil.v.11Waiting for response for 3 John 1:11 We are wise if we follow those who themselves follow the example of the apostles: “Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample”. Philippians 3:17Waiting for response for Philippians 3:17
Gaius continued in the truth and gave John great joy. vs. 2-3 In particular, he showed love to the disciples who visited him on their journeys.vs.5-8Waiting for response for 3 John 1:5-8 However, there was trouble in his congregation in that one member, Diotrephes, magnified himself, rejected the teaching of the apostles, and cast out those who accepted it.vs.9-10Waiting for response for 3 John 1:9-10 Demetrius was in the same congregation and he had a good reputation in the truth.v.12Waiting for response for 3 John 1:12 Men of different characters become members of Christian congregations but we should follow those who are good, not those who are evil.v.11Waiting for response for 3 John 1:11 We are wise if we follow those who themselves follow the example of the apostles: “Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample”. Philippians 3:17Waiting for response for Philippians 3:17