3 John 1
Interlinear Bible
1
The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Ὁ
G3588
Ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
1 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πρεσβύτερος
The elder
G4245
πρεσβύτερος
The elder
Strong's:
G4245
Word #:
2 of 10
older; as noun, a senior; specially, an israelite sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or christian "presbyter"
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
2
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
περὶ
above
G4012
περὶ
above
Strong's:
G4012
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas
εὐοδοῦταί
mayest prosper
G2137
εὐοδοῦταί
mayest prosper
Strong's:
G2137
Word #:
6 of 13
to help on the road, i.e., (passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
7 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὑγιαίνειν
be in health
G5198
ὑγιαίνειν
be in health
Strong's:
G5198
Word #:
8 of 13
to have sound health, i.e., be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
εὐοδοῦταί
mayest prosper
G2137
εὐοδοῦταί
mayest prosper
Strong's:
G2137
Word #:
10 of 13
to help on the road, i.e., (passively) succeed in reaching; figuratively, to succeed in business affairs
3
For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.
ἐχάρην
I rejoiced
G5463
ἐχάρην
I rejoiced
Strong's:
G5463
Word #:
1 of 15
to be "cheer"ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well
γὰρ
For
G1063
γὰρ
For
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
ἐρχομένων
came
G2064
ἐρχομένων
came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
4 of 15
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἀδελφῶν
when the brethren
G80
ἀδελφῶν
when the brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
5 of 15
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 15
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μαρτυρούντων
testified
G3140
μαρτυρούντων
testified
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
7 of 15
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
τούτων
G5130
ἔχω
I have
G2192
ἔχω
I have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
4 of 13
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
5
Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
ποιεῖς
thou doest
G4160
ποιεῖς
thou doest
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
3 of 13
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
ὃ
G3739
ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
4 of 13
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐὰν
whatsoever
G1437
ἐὰν
whatsoever
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
5 of 13
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
ἐργάσῃ
thou doest
G2038
ἐργάσῃ
thou doest
Strong's:
G2038
Word #:
6 of 13
to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
7 of 13
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 13
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφοὺς
the brethren
G80
ἀδελφοὺς
the brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
9 of 13
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 13
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
εἰς
to
G1519
εἰς
to
Strong's:
G1519
Word #:
11 of 13
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
6
Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
οὓς
Which
G3739
οὓς
Which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
1 of 14
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἐμαρτύρησάν
have borne witness
G3140
ἐμαρτύρησάν
have borne witness
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
2 of 14
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 14
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀγάπῃ
charity
G26
ἀγάπῃ
charity
Strong's:
G26
Word #:
5 of 14
love, i.e., affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
ἐκκλησίας
the church
G1577
ἐκκλησίας
the church
Strong's:
G1577
Word #:
7 of 14
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
οὓς
Which
G3739
οὓς
Which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
8 of 14
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ποιήσεις
thou shalt do
G4160
ποιήσεις
thou shalt do
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
10 of 14
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
προπέμψας
if thou bring forward on their journey
G4311
προπέμψας
if thou bring forward on their journey
Strong's:
G4311
Word #:
11 of 14
to send forward, i.e., escort or aid in travel
7
Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
ὑπὲρ
for
G5228
ὑπὲρ
for
Strong's:
G5228
Word #:
1 of 10
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
γὰρ
Because that
G1063
γὰρ
Because that
Strong's:
G1063
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 10
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματος
name's
G3686
ὀνόματος
name's
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
4 of 10
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
λαμβάνοντες
taking
G2983
λαμβάνοντες
taking
Strong's:
G2983
Word #:
7 of 10
while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))
ἀπὸ
of
G575
ἀπὸ
of
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
8 of 10
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
8
We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
οὖν
therefore
G3767
οὖν
therefore
Strong's:
G3767
Word #:
2 of 11
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
ὀφείλομεν
ought
G3784
ὀφείλομεν
ought
Strong's:
G3784
Word #:
3 of 11
to owe (pecuniarily); figuratively, to be under obligation (ought, must, should); morally, to fail in duty
ἀπολαμβάνειν
to receive
G618
ἀπολαμβάνειν
to receive
Strong's:
G618
Word #:
4 of 11
to receive (specially, in full, or as a host); also to take aside
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τοιούτους
such
G5108
τοιούτους
such
Strong's:
G5108
Word #:
6 of 11
truly this, i.e., of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
γινώμεθα
we might be
G1096
γινώμεθα
we might be
Strong's:
G1096
Word #:
9 of 11
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
9
I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.
ἔγραψα
I wrote
G1125
ἔγραψα
I wrote
Strong's:
G1125
Word #:
1 of 11
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
ὁ
who
G3588
ὁ
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἐκκλησίᾳ·
unto the church
G1577
ἐκκλησίᾳ·
unto the church
Strong's:
G1577
Word #:
3 of 11
a calling out, i.e., (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation (jewish synagogue, or christian community of members on earth
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
4 of 11
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
ὁ
who
G3588
ὁ
who
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
5 of 11
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φιλοπρωτεύων
loveth to have the preeminence
G5383
φιλοπρωτεύων
loveth to have the preeminence
Strong's:
G5383
Word #:
6 of 11
to be fond of being first, i.e., ambitious of distinction
αὐτῶν
among them
G846
αὐτῶν
among them
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 11
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Διοτρεφὴς
Diotrephes
G1361
Διοτρεφὴς
Diotrephes
Strong's:
G1361
Word #:
8 of 11
jove-nourished; diotrephes, an opponent of christianity
10
Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church.
διὰ
Wherefore
G1223
διὰ
Wherefore
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
1 of 33
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ἐὰν
if
G1437
ἐὰν
if
Strong's:
G1437
Word #:
3 of 33
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
ἔλθω
I come
G2064
ἔλθω
I come
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
4 of 33
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ὑπομνήσω
I will remember
G5279
ὑπομνήσω
I will remember
Strong's:
G5279
Word #:
5 of 33
to remind quietly, i.e., suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory
αὐτὸς
he himself
G846
αὐτὸς
he himself
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
6 of 33
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τὰ
G3588
τὰ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἔργα
deeds
G2041
ἔργα
deeds
Strong's:
G2041
Word #:
8 of 33
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
ἃ
which
G3739
ἃ
which
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
9 of 33
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ποιεῖ
he doeth
G4160
ποιεῖ
he doeth
Strong's:
G4160
Word #:
10 of 33
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
λόγοις
with
G3056
λόγοις
with
Strong's:
G3056
Word #:
11 of 33
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a
πονηροῖς
malicious words
G4190
πονηροῖς
malicious words
Strong's:
G4190
Word #:
12 of 33
hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
φλυαρῶν
prating against
G5396
φλυαρῶν
prating against
Strong's:
G5396
Word #:
13 of 33
to be a babbler or trifler, i.e., (by implication) to berate idly or mischievously
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
15 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
16 of 33
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἀρκούμενος
content
G714
ἀρκούμενος
content
Strong's:
G714
Word #:
17 of 33
properly, to ward off, i.e., (by implication) to avail (figuratively, be satisfactory)
ἐπὶ
therewith
G1909
ἐπὶ
therewith
Strong's:
G1909
Word #:
18 of 33
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e., over, upon, etc.; of re
τούτοις
G5125
αὐτὸς
he himself
G846
αὐτὸς
he himself
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 33
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
23 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀδελφοὺς
the brethren
G80
ἀδελφοὺς
the brethren
Strong's:
G80
Word #:
24 of 33
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
25 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
26 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βουλομένους
them that would
G1014
βουλομένους
them that would
Strong's:
G1014
Word #:
27 of 33
to "will," i.e., (reflexively) be willing
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
29 of 33
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐκ
them out of
G1537
ἐκ
them out of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
30 of 33
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
31 of 33
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
11
Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
μὴ
not
G3361
μὴ
not
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
2 of 21
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
4 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κακὸν
that which is evil
G2556
κακὸν
that which is evil
Strong's:
G2556
Word #:
5 of 21
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas g4190 properly refers to effects), i.e., (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
ἀλλὰ
but
G235
ἀλλὰ
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
6 of 21
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
τὸ
G3588
τὸ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἀγαθοποιῶν
He that doeth good
G15
ἀγαθοποιῶν
He that doeth good
Strong's:
G15
Word #:
10 of 21
to be a well-doer (as a favor or a duty)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
11 of 21
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Θεόν
God
G2316
Θεόν
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
13 of 21
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
ὁ
G3588
ὁ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
κακοποιῶν
he that doeth evil
G2554
κακοποιῶν
he that doeth evil
Strong's:
G2554
Word #:
17 of 21
to be a bad-doer, i.e., (objectively) to injure, or (genitive) to sin
ἑώρακεν
hath
G3708
ἑώρακεν
hath
Strong's:
G3708
Word #:
19 of 21
by extension, to attend to; by hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
12
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
Δημητρίῳ
Demetrius
G1216
Δημητρίῳ
Demetrius
Strong's:
G1216
Word #:
1 of 21
demetrius, the name of an ephesian and of a christian
μαρτυροῦμεν
also bear record
G3140
μαρτυροῦμεν
also bear record
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
2 of 21
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
ὑπ'
of
G5259
ὑπ'
of
Strong's:
G5259
Word #:
3 of 21
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ὑπ'
of
G5259
ὑπ'
of
Strong's:
G5259
Word #:
6 of 21
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
αὐτῆς
itself
G846
αὐτῆς
itself
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
7 of 21
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
10 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
μαρτυροῦμεν
also bear record
G3140
μαρτυροῦμεν
also bear record
Strong's:
G3140
Word #:
13 of 21
to be a witness, i.e., testify (literally or figuratively)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
14 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
οἴδατε
ye know
G1492
οἴδατε
ye know
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
15 of 21
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
ὅτι
that
G3754
ὅτι
that
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
16 of 21
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
13
I had many things to write, but I will not with ink and pen write unto thee:
Πολλὰ
many things
G4183
Πολλὰ
many things
Strong's:
G4183
Word #:
1 of 12
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
εἶχον
I had
G2192
εἶχον
I had
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
2 of 12
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
γράψαι
to write
G1125
γράψαι
to write
Strong's:
G1125
Word #:
3 of 12
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
ἀλλ'
but
G235
ἀλλ'
but
Strong's:
G235
Word #:
4 of 12
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
θέλω
I will
G2309
θέλω
I will
Strong's:
G2309
Word #:
6 of 12
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas g1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations),
διὰ
with
G1223
διὰ
with
Strong's:
G1223
Word #:
7 of 12
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
9 of 12
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
14
But I trust I shall shortly see thee, and we shall speak face to face. Peace be to thee. Our friends salute thee. Greet the friends by name.
ἰδεῖν
I shall
G1492
ἰδεῖν
I shall
Strong's:
G1492
Word #:
4 of 21
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent g3700 and g3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by impl
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
6 of 21
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
στόμα
face
G4750
στόμα
face
Strong's:
G4750
Word #:
7 of 21
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
πρὸς
to
G4314
πρὸς
to
Strong's:
G4314
Word #:
8 of 21
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
στόμα
face
G4750
στόμα
face
Strong's:
G4750
Word #:
9 of 21
the mouth (as if a gash in the face); by implication, language (and its relations); figuratively, an opening (in the earth); specially, the front or e
εἰρήνῃ
Peace
G1515
εἰρήνῃ
Peace
Strong's:
G1515
Word #:
11 of 21
peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity
ἀσπάζου
Greet
G782
ἀσπάζου
Greet
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
13 of 21
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
15 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φίλους
Our friends
G5384
φίλους
Our friends
Strong's:
G5384
Word #:
16 of 21
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)
ἀσπάζου
Greet
G782
ἀσπάζου
Greet
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
17 of 21
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
18 of 21
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φίλους
Our friends
G5384
φίλους
Our friends
Strong's:
G5384
Word #:
19 of 21
actively, fond, i.e., friendly (still as a noun, an associate, neighbor, etc.)