Commentaries on 3 John 1:14

John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

But I trust I shall shortly see thee,.... Either at Ephesus, where John was, or rather at the place where Gaius lived, see 3 John 1:10; and we shall speak face to face; freely and familiarly converse together about these things, which were not thought proper to be committed to writing: peace [be] to thee; which was the usual form of salutation with the Jews, and John was one; [See comments on...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

Salutation and Prayer. (a. d. 90.) 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Here we see, I. The sacred penman who writes and sends the letter; not here indeed notified by his name, but a more general character: The elder, he that is so by years and by office; honour...