3. Johannes 1:15

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).

In this epistle the apostle congratulates Gaius upon the prosperity of his soul (Jo3 1:1, Jo3 1:2), upon the fame he had among good Christians (Jo3 1:3, Jo3 1:4), and upon his charity and hospitality to the servants of Christ (Jo3 1:5, Jo3 1:6). He complains of contemptuous treatment by an ambitious Diotrephes (Jo3 1:9, Jo3 1:10), recommends Demetrius (Jo3 1:12), and expresses his hope of visiting Gaius shortly (Jo3 1:13, Jo3 1:14).

1:15 John closes his letter with his farewell and with greetings to others. • Peace be with you: This was a traditional greeting among the Jews (Matt 10:12; Luke 10:5-6), which had taken on heightened significance for Christians because Jesus used it after his resurrection (John 20:19-21, 26). • give my personal greetings (literally greet by name): Gaius was to greet the friends—that is, those who accept the apostolic gospel and live according to the truth (cp. 3 Jn 1:3-4).