Three
Epistles of John
This commentary holds that the disciple
of Jesus is author of the gospel account, of the book of Revelation and
of these epistles.
1st
John
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Walking in the light, the
word of life |
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Sin and the commandments;
keep the faith |
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Love as children of God;
righteousness |
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Testing the spirits |
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Assurance through faith
in Christ & Final remarks |
2nd
John
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2J
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To a lady chosen
by God |
3rd
John
About the epistles
There
is little doubt that the "John" who wrote these epistles (letters) is the
one who wrote the Gospel bearing his name. Note similarities:
"That your joy may
be full, 1:4. Compare jn1624.
"We have an advocate" 2:1;
Compare jn1416.
"We know him if we keep
his commandments" 2:3; Compare jn1415.
"New commandment" 2:8; Compare
jn1334.
"The true light now shineth"
2:8; The true Light, which lighteth" jn0109.
"Knoweth not whither he
goeth" 2:11; Compare jn1235.
"The same anointing teacheth
you of all things" 2:27; Compare jn1426.
"Love one another" 3:11;
Compare jn1512
"We have passed from life
to death" 3:14; Compare jn0524.
"This life is in his Son"
5:11; Compare jn0104.