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III John The Apostle John was the Pastor-Teacher of an unknown church most likely, Pergamas, in the Roman province of Asia. While away, he taught doctrine to the church through letters. But the 'head administrator' of the local church, Diotrephes, started tearing them up. So, this Epistle was written in circa 95 AD by John from Ephesus to his good friend Gaius. The Epistle teaches that studying doctrine does not have to be face to face. This church does not currently have a Pastor-Teacher so the Apostle John is filling that role. Other Pastors came through but Diotrephes rejected them all and rejected the authority of John. Diotrephes is full of arrogance. He does not want a Pastor-Teacher locally nor does he want to accept the authority of John as an Apostle. John will send Demetrius to teach them doctrine . . . and if that does not work he will come himself!
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Beloved, {Note: John will want Gaius to take over administration of this church. To be a good executive, you need no money worries and good health}
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For I was very happy
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I have no greater happiness
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Beloved {Gaius},
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You will continue to perform honorably
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For on behalf of The Name {Christ}
{Note:
missionaries are not to accept contributions from
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Therefore, we ought to be supporting such persons 9a~~ I have written categorical doctrine to the church.
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But since he loves to be first in authority in reference to them,
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For this reason, if I come,
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Furthermore, because he is not satisfied with the status quo,
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Beloved, DO NOT IMITATE the evil {Satan's plan}, 11b~~ If anyone does good, he is from God. 11c~~ But he that does evil does not understand God.
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Demetrius has been recommended by all
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And also we add our deposition 12c~~ And, you have come to know that our deposition is true.
{Epilogue}
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But I hope {means to 'have strong faith', a promise} 14b~~ And, then we shall speak face to face socially. 14c ~~ Prosperity to you! Your friends salute you. 14d~~ Salute my friends by name! ************************************************** Joshua_Sozo and Syndein are the Trademarks of Syndein a California DBA of Kenneth Sidley & Associates, Inc., a California Corporation. All rights reserved. Copyright© Syndein 1982-2010. All rights reserved. This page is sponsored by Kenneth Sidley, CPA, an Orange County California CPA (949) 706-3133. Please call Ken for high quality, low cost CPA services in Orange County California. This includes audit, review, compilation, tax returns, Quickbooks, and business consulting services. This page is sponsored by Moxxor For Pain Free Living. Moxxor is a highly concentrated Omega 3 product that has reduced inflammation in this writer. Please go to this website to read more about Moxxor.
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