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The elder - See on the first verse of the preceding epistle (Jo2 1:1 (note), and also the preface. The well-beloved Gaius - Γαιος Gaius, is the Greek mode of writing the Roman name Caius; and thus it should be rendered in European languages. Several persons of the name of Caius occur in the New Testament. 1. In the Epistle to the Romans, Rom 16:23, St. Paul mentions a Caius who lived at Corinth, whom he calls his host, and the host of the whole Church. 2. In Co1 1:14, St. Paul mentions a Caius who lived at Corinth, whom he had baptized; but this is probably the same with the above. 3. In Act 19:29, mention is made of a Caius who was a native of Macedonia, who accompanied St. Paul, and spent some time with him at Ephesus. This is probably a different person from the preceding; for the description given of the Caius who lived at Corinth, and was the host of the whole Church there, does not accord with the description of the Macedonian Caius, who, in the very same year, traveled with St. Paul, and was with him at Ephesus. 4. In Act 20:4, we meet a Caius of Derbe, who was likewise a fellow traveler of St. Paul. This person cannot be the Corinthian Caius, for the host of the Church at Corinth would hardly leave that city to travel into Asia: and he is clearly distinguishable from the Macedonian Caius by the epithet Δερβαιος, of Derbe. 5. And lastly, there is the Caius who is mentioned here, and who is thought by some critics to be different from all the above; for, in writing to him, St. John ranks him among his children, which seems, according to them, to intimate that he was converted by this apostle. Now, whether this Caius was one of the persons just mentioned, or whether he was different from them all, is difficult to determine; because Caius was a very common name. Yet…
Quelle öffnen ↗I--emphatical. I personally, for my part. On Gaius or Caius, see my Introduction before Second Epistle. love in the truth-- (Jo2 1:1). "Beloved" is repeated often in this Epistle, indicating strong affection (Jo3 1:1-2, Jo3 1:5, Jo3 1:11).
Quelle öffnen ↗The elder unto the well beloved Gaius,.... The elder is the writer of the epistle, the Apostle John, who so styles himself on account of his age, and office, as in the preceding epistle. The person to whom he writes is "the well beloved Gaius"; not that Gaius, who was the Apostle Paul's host, Rom 16:23, for though their characters agree, being both hospitable men, yet neither the place nor time in which they lived. The Apostle Paul's Gaius lived at Corinth, this is in some place near to Ephesus, for the apostle in his old age purposed to come and see him shortly; the other was contemporary with Paul, this with John; there were thirty or forty years difference between them: besides, the Corinthian Gaius was baptized by Paul, and was doubtless one of his spiritual children, or converts, whereas this Gaius was one of the Apostle John's spiritual children, Jo3 1:4; nor does he seem to be the same with Gaius of Macedonia, Act 19:29, or with Gaius of Derbe, Act 20:4, who seem to be two different persons by their country, though both companions in travel of the Apostle Paul; for which reason, as well as the time of their living, neither of them can be this Gaius, who was a settled housekeeper, and resided at some certain place. His name is a Roman name, and the same with Caius, though he seems to have been a Jew, as he might, it being usual with the Jews in other countries to take Gentile names. His character is, that he was "well beloved"; that is, of God, as it appears he was from the grace bestowed on him, from the prosperous estate of his soul, and from the truth that was in him, and his walking in it; and of the Lord Jesus Christ, for the same reasons; and also of all the brethren and saints that knew him; he being a person not only truly gracious, and of faithfulness and…
Quelle öffnen ↗I. The sacred penman writes and sends the letter, referred to as "The elder," meaning by years and office, deserving honor. Some question whether this was John the apostle, but his style and spirit are evident. Gaius could not question who wrote it. John humbly refers to himself as "the elder," aligning with ordinary church pastors. II. The recipient is Gaius, a well-beloved individual, possibly the same Gaius mentioned by Paul in Romans 16:23. John expresses his love for him "in the truth," for walking in truth, which shows true love rooted in the gospel. III. John prays for Gaius, asking for the prosperity of both his soul and body. Soul prosperity is the greatest blessing, often housed in a fragile body, but the desire for both spiritual and physical well-being is evident.
Quelle öffnen ↗1:1-4 John begins his letter with a conventional greeting, which includes the identification of the author and addressee, a salutation (dear friend), a wish for the recipient’s welfare, and gratitude for some aspect of the friendship. 1:1 This letter is from John, the elder: The translators have added John (see study note on 2 Jn 1:1). • There are several people named Gaius in the New Testament (see Acts 19:29; 20:4; Rom 16:23; 1 Cor 1:14); it was a popular name in the Greco-Roman world.
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Die hebräischen und griechischen Wörter hinter dieser Stelle, mit Strong-Nummern — von openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
πρεσβύτερος (presbýteros, G4245) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member… ἀγαπητός (agapētós, G27) — beloved Γάϊος (Gáïos, G1050) — Gaius (i.e. Caius), a Christian ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐγώ (egṓ, G1473) ἀγαπάω (agapáō, G25) — to love (in a social or moral sense) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀγαπητός (agapētós, G27) — beloved εὔχομαι (eúchomai, G2172) — to wish; by implication, to pray to God περί (perí, G4012) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole σέ (sé, G4571) — thee εὐοδόω (euodóō, G2137) — to help on the road, i.e. (passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὑγιαίνω (hygiaínō, G5198) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in… καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ψυχή (psychḗ, G5590) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient…
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… χαίρω (chaírō, G5463) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation… λίαν (lían, G3029) — much (adverbially) ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… μαρτυρέω (martyréō, G3140) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively) ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that σύ (sý, G4771) — thou περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not μειζότερος (meizóteros, G3186) — still larger (figuratively) τούτων (toútōn, G5130) — of (from or concerning) these (persons or things) χαρά (chará, G5479) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) ἐμός (emós, G1699) — my τέκνον (téknon, G5043) — a child (as produced) περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀγαπητός (agapētós, G27) — beloved ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) πιστός (pistós, G4103) — objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai, G2038) — to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with,… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ξένος (xénos, G3581) — foreign (literally, alien, or figuratively, novel); by implication, a guest or…
Quelle öffnen ↗ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that μαρτυρέω (martyréō, G3140) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively) σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast ἐνώπιον (enṓpion, G1799) — in the face of (literally or figuratively) ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… προπέμπω (propémpō, G4311) — to send forward, i.e. escort or aid in travel ἀξίως (axíōs, G516) — appropriately θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) καλῶς (kalōs, G2573) — well (usually morally)
Quelle öffnen ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… ὑπέρ (hypér, G5228) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) λαμβάνω (lambánō, G2983) — while G138 (αἱρέομαι) is more violent, to seize or remove)) μηδείς (mēdeís, G3367) — not even one (man, woman, thing) ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… ἔθνος (éthnos, G1484) — a race (as of the same habit), i.e. a tribe; specially, a foreign (non-Jewish) one…
Quelle öffnen ↗ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs, G2249) — we (only used when emphatic) οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly ὀφείλω (opheílō, G3784) — to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should);… ἀπολαμβάνω (apolambánō, G618) — to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside τοιοῦτος (toioûtos, G5108) — truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality) ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… συνεργός (synergós, G4904) — a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutor ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth
Quelle öffnen ↗γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) Διοτρεφής (Diotrephḗs, G1361) — Jove-nourished; Diotrephes, an opponent of Christianity ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) φιλοπρωτεύω (philoprōteúō, G5383) — to be fond of being first, i.e. ambitious of distinction αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἐπιδέχομαι (epidéchomai, G1926) — to admit (as a guest or (figuratively) teacher) ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not
Quelle öffnen ↗διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ὑπομιμνήσκω (hypomimnḗskō, G5279) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) φλυαρέω (phlyaréō, G5396) — to be a babbler or trifler, i.e. (by implication) to berate idly or mischievously ἡμᾶς (hēmâs, G2248) — us πονηρός (ponērós, G4190) — hurtful, i.e. evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556… λόγος (lógos, G3056) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse),… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other…
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀγαπητός (agapētós, G27) — beloved μιμέομαι (miméomai, G3401) — to imitate μή (mḗ, G3361) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer… κακός (kakós, G2556) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e.… ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ἀγαθός (agathós, G18) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun) ἀγαθοποιέω (agathopoiéō, G15) — to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty) ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. κακοποιέω (kakopoiéō, G2554) — to be a bad-doer, i.e. (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin ὁράω (horáō, G3708) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not
Quelle öffnen ↗Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios, G1216) — Demetrius, the name of an Ephesian and of a Christian μαρτυρέω (martyréō, G3140) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively) ὑπό (hypó, G5259) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or… πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia, G225) — truth αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs, G2249) — we (only used when emphatic) εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us μαρτυρία (martyría, G3141) — evidence given (judicially or genitive case) ἐστί (estí, G2076) — he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) θέλω (thélō, G2309) — to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 (βούλομαι)… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) μέλαν (mélan, G3188) — ink καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… κάλαμος (kálamos, G2563) — a reed (the plant or its stem, or that of a similar plant); by implication, a pen σοί (soí, G4671) — to thee
Quelle öffnen ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἐλπίζω (elpízō, G1679) — to expect or confide εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… εὐθέως (euthéōs, G2112) — directly, i.e. at once or soon σέ (sé, G4571) — thee καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λαλέω (laléō, G2980) — to talk, i.e. utter words στόμα (stóma, G4750) — the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations);… πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, G1515) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity σοί (soí, G4671) — to thee φίλος (phílos, G5384) — actively, fond, i.e. friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.) ἀσπάζομαι (aspázomai, G782) — to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case…
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Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Kindlein, lasset uns nicht mit Worten lieben, noch mit der Zunge, sondern in der Tat und Wahrheit!
Es grüßt euch Gajus, der mich und die ganze Gemeinde beherbergt. Es grüßt euch Erastus, der Stadtverwalter, und Quartus, der Bruder.
Ich danke Gott, daß ich niemand von euch getauft habe, außer Krispus und Gajus;
Und die ganze Stadt kam in Verwirrung, und sie stürmten einmütig ins Theater und rissen die Mazedonier Gajus und Aristarchus, des Paulus Reisegefährten, mit sich.
Es begleiteten ihn aber bis nach Asien Sopater, des Pyrrhus Sohn von Beröa, von den Thessalonichern Aristarchus und Sekundus, und Gajus von Derbe und Timotheus, aus Asien aber Tychikus und Trophimus.