1. 3 John 1:1 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How close are the elder and Gaius?

3 John 1:1 (ESV)

1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.

There is a personal relationship between the elder and Gaius. Gaius belongs to his children (3 John 1:4). The elder loves his child, Gaius, and has a warm regard for and interest in him.

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