Study Desk

For Christ also suffereddied">[fn] for sins once for all, an innocent person for the guilty, so that he could bring youus">[fn] to God. He was put to death in the sphere of the flesh but was made alive in the sphere of the spirit,Spirit">[fn]Romans 1:4; 5:6; 8:11; 2 Corinthians 13:4; Colossians 1:21-22; Hebrews 9:26,28; 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1;">[xr]

so that he can live the rest of his time in the flesh guided, not by human desires, but by the will of God.John 1:13; Romans 6:11; 14:7; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Galatians 2:20; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:14; 2:1;">[xr]

Indeed, this is why the gospel was proclaimed even to those who have died, so that they could be judged in the realm of the flesh like all humans and live in the realm of the spiritSpirit">[fn] like God.1 Peter 3:19;">[xr]

Whoever speaks must speak God's words.If anyone speaks as the words of God">[fn] Whoever serves must serve with the strengthWhoever serves as with the strength">[fn] that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.Jeremiah 23:22; Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 3:10; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 2:5; 5:11; Revelation 1:6;">[xr]

Instead, because you are participating in the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that you may be glad and shout for joy when his glory is revealed.Acts 5:41; Romans 8:17; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 4:10; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:24; 2 Timothy 2:12; James 1:1-13; 1 Peter 1:5-6; Revelation 1:9;">[xr]

Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.James 4:10;">[xr]

Through these he has given us his precious and wonderful promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, seeing that you have escaped the corruption that is in the world caused by evil desires.2 Corinthians 3:18; 7:1; Ephesians 4:24; Hebrews 12:10; 2 Peter 2:18,20; 1 John 3:2;">[xr]

What we have seen and heard we declare to you so that you, too, can have fellowship with us. Now this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ.John 17:21; Acts 4:20; 1 Corinthians 1:9; 1 John 2:24;">[xr]

We are writing these thingsthese things to you">[fn] so that ouryour">[fn] joy may be full.John 15:11; 16:24; 2 John 1:1:12;">[xr]

My little children, I'm writing these things to you so that you might not sin. Yet if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father - Jesus Christ, one who is righteous.Romans 8:34; 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24;">[xr]

This is how God's love was revealed among us: God sent his unique Son into the world so that we might live through him.John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 8:32; 1 John 3:16; 5:11;">[xr]

I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.John 20:31; 1 John 1:1-2;">[xr]

We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know the true God.the true one">[fn] We are in union with the one who is true, his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.Isaiah 9:6; 44:6; 54:5; Luke 24:45; John 17:3; 20:28; Acts 20:28; Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 1:8; 1 John 5:11-13;">[xr]

Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would prefer not to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.John 17:13; 1 John 1:4; 3 John 1:1:13;">[xr]

Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become their helpers in spreading[fn] the truth.

span data-lang="eng" data-trans="isv" data-ref="3jo.1.1" class="versetxt"> From[fn] the elder to my dear friend Gaius, whom I love in truth.[xr] Dear friend, I pray that you are doing well in every way and that you are healthy, just as your soul is healthy. For I was overjoyed when some brothers arrived and testified about your truthfulness and how you live according to the truth.[xr] I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are living according to the truth.[xr] Dear friend, you are faithful in whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers. They have testified before the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. After all, they went on their trip for the sake of Christ's[fn] name, accepting no support from the Gentiles.[xr] Therefore, we ought to support such people so that we can become their helpers in spreading[fn] the truth. I wrote a letter[fn] to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be in charge, will not accept us. For this reason, when I come I will call attention to what he is doing in spreading false charges against us. And not content with that, he refuses to accept the brothers. He even tries to stop those who want to accept them and throws them out of the church. Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The person who does what is good is from God. The person who does what is evil has never seen God.[xr] Demetrius has received a good report from everyone, including the truth itself. We, too, can testify to this, and you know that our testimony is true.[xr] Although I have a great deal to write to you, I would rather not write with pen and ink.[xr] Instead, I hope to see you soon and talk face to face. May peace be with you! Your friends greet you. Greet each of our friends by name.

Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.Matthew 10:22; 24:13; James 1:12; Revelation 3:11;">[xr]

But I have a few things against you: You have there some who hold to the teaching of Balaam, the one who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and practice immorality.Numbers 24:14; 25:1; 31:16; Acts 15:29; 1 Corinthians 6:13; 8:9-10; 10:19-20; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11; Revelation 1:20;">[xr]

I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.Philippians 4:5; Revelation 1:3;">[xr]

Therefore, I advise you to buy from me gold purified in fire so that you may be rich, white clothes to wear so that you may keep the shame of your nakedness from showing, and ointment to put on your eyes so that you may see.Isaiah 55:1; Matthew 13:44; 25:9; 2 Corinthians 5:3; Revelation 7:13; 16:15; 19:8;">[xr]