III JOHN 2

The Well-being of Body and Soul

The Well-being of Body and Soul

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers" (3 John 2).

Such greetings were common in the days of John. This typical greeting was given Gaius to John while he was writing a letter to him. John begins his letter with the identification of the author and its intended recipient. After thanksgiving, he wishes for a well-being of Gaius. Although this letter lacks the greetings such as the ones in his previous letters and other letters of the New ...