__Robert H. Gundry__ (PhD, Manchester University) is scholar-in-residence and professor emeritus of New Testament and Greek at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He is the author of the bestselling classroom text A Survey of the New Testament, now in its fourth edition. Among his other works are Mark: A Commentary on His Apology for the Cross; Matthew: A Commentary on His Handbook for a Mixed Church Under Persecution; Soma in Biblical Theology; and Jesus the Word, According to John the Sectarian.

__Delve Deeper into God's Word__   
In this verse-by-verse commentary, Robert Gundry offers a fresh, literal translation and a reliable exposition of Scripture for today's readers.  
  
In these three short letters, the apostle John seeks to strengthen the Christian's knowledge, joy, and assurance in true Christian faith over against Gnostic falsehoods. Second and Third John warn against housing false teachers and encourage showing hospitality to messengers of truth.  
  
Pastors, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, and laypeople will welcome Gundry's nontechnical explanations and clarifications. And Bible students at all levels will appreciate his sparkling interpretations.  
  
This selection is from Gundry's Commentary on the New Testament.

This affordable commentary on First, Second, and Third John by a renowned Bible expert is drawn from the author's larger Commentary on the New Testament.

Gundry, Robert H.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgments

Introduction

First John

THE EAR-, EYE-, AND HAND-WITNESSED INCARNATION OF GOD IN JESUS CHRIST AS THE BASIS FOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 1 John 1:1–4

RIGHTEOUS CONDUCT 1 John 1:5–2:6

MUTUAL CHRISTIAN LOVE 1 John 2:7–17

INCARNATIONAL CHRISTOLOGY 1 John 2:18–27

RIGHTEOUS CONDUCT 1 John 2:28–3:9

MUTUAL CHRISTIAN LOVE 1 John 3:10–24b

INCARNATIONAL CHRISTOLOGY 1 John 3:24c–4:6

MUTUAL CHRISTIAN LOVE 1 John 4:7–21

AN INTEGRATION OF MUTUAL CHRISTIAN LOVE, INCARNATIONAL CHRISTOLOGY, AND RIGHTEOUS CONDUCT 1 John 5:1–21

Second John

ADDRESS AND GREETING 2 John 1–3

MUTUAL CHRISTIAN LOVE AS AN ANTIDOTE TO HERESY 2 John 4–7

A WARNING TO RESIST HERESY 2 John 8–11

PARTING REMARKS 2 John 12–13

Third John

ADDRESS AND WELL-WISHING 3 John 1–4

A COMMENDATION OF GAIUS FOR HIS HOSPITALITY TO TRAVELING CHRISTIAN WORKERS 3 John 5–8

A CONDEMNATION OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 9–11

A RECOMMENDATION OF DEMETRIUS 3 John 12

PARTING REMARKS 3 John 13–15

Notes

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Delve Deeper into God's Word  
  
In this verse-by-verse commentary, Robert Gundry offers a fresh, literal translation and a reliable exposition of Scripture for today's readers.  
  
In these three short letters, the apostle John seeks to strengthen the Christian's knowledge, joy, and assurance in true Christian faith over against Gnostic falsehoods. Second and Third John warn against housing false teachers and encourage showing hospitality to messengers of truth.  
  
Pastors, Sunday school teachers, small group leaders, and laypeople will welcome Gundry's nontechnical explanations and clarifications. And Bible students at all levels will appreciate his sparkling interpretations.  
  
This selection is from Gundry'sCommentary on the New Testament.

Commentary on First, Second, and Third John (Commentary on the New Testament Book #18) [eBook]

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