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3 John 12-14
New Catholic Bible
3 John 12-14
New Catholic Bible
12 Example of Demetrius. Everyone has spoken favorably about Demetrius,[a] and so has the Truth itself. We also will vouch for him, and you are well aware that our testimony is true.
13 Conclusion.[b]I have much to write to you, but I do not think it prudent to do so with pen and ink. 14 Instead, I hope to visit you in the very near future, when we can talk together face to face.
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- 3 John 1:12 Demetrius: possibly the bearer of the Letter. He may have been an important member of the community or one of the missionaries. Spoken favorably . . . and so has the Truth itself: most likely, John is referring to the Truth of the Gospel in Demetrius’ life. Like Gaius, Demetrius is “walking in the truth.” He lives the life of love.
- 3 John 1:13 See 2 Jn 12-13 for a similar conclusion.
