3 John 1:1
3 John · New Testament · Chapter 1
“The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.”3 John 1:1
What Does 3 John 1:1 Mean?
3 John 1:1 is found in the book of 3 John, chapter 1, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 3 John 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 John 3:18“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”Romans 16:23“Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.”1 Corinthians 1:14“I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius;”Acts 19:29“And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.”2 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;”Acts 20:4“And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.”Acts 14:23“And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.”Acts 20:17“And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church.”1 Timothy 5:1“Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;”Titus 3:15“All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.”Matthew 10:2“Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;”Romans 16:5“Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.”
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