John 2 - On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?” 5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born (AK)of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears [] we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. the Son. 1:48; 5:42; 16:30; [ch. Jude 1. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and (CJ)speaks in an earthly way. 13 (AV)No one has (AW)ascended into heaven except (AX)he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 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Introduction. 13 The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 35 (CS)The Father loves the Son and (CT)has given all things into his hand. 9:4, [Ezek. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with j his disciples. 36 (CU)Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; (CV)whoever does not obey the Son shall not (CW)see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. And his disciples believed in him. John … 21:12, 13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45, 46, with Mal. 31 (CH)He who comes from above (CI)is above all. [k], 16 “For (BC)God so loved (BD)the world,[l] (BE)that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not (BF)perish but have eternal life. English Standard Version (ESV) Bible Book List. [j] 14 And (AY)as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man (AZ)be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes (BA)in him (BB)may have eternal life. 1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love. 5:8; Eph. 1 John 2:18 English Standard Version (ESV) Warning Concerning Antichrists. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 22 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and (BS)was baptizing. 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 On h the third day there was a wedding at i Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested (J)his glory. John 3 - Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. [a] 7 Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. shall be. 4:1, 8; 7:9]; See Matt. John 3:2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” ESV… "I pray that in all things thou mayst prosper." 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers a came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. 6:61, 64]; See Matt. 3 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named (AB)Nicodemus, (AC)a ruler of the Jews. 6:27; 2 Cor. 2 Timothy 3 - But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. Final Greetings. 2 John 1. (F)My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him." 5:26; Titus 3:5; Heb. 9 When the master of the feast tasted (I)the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. Greeting. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Since Gnostic teachers also relied on this practice (see note on 3Jo 1-5), 2 John was written to urge discernment in supporting traveling teachers; otherwise, someone might unintentionally contribute to the propagation of heresy rather than truth. John 2:11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. 2 John 3 3 f Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. 3:1-3], ch. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 14 (O)In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. 4 # 3 John 3, 4 I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. 18 (BI)Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not (BJ)believed in the name of the only Son of God. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers [] came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.”, 9 Nicodemus said to him, (AR)“How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel (AS)and yet you do not understand these things? 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 2 John 1 - The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, (CE)The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, (CF)rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 18 So the Jews said to him, (R)“What sign do you show us for doing these things?” 19 Jesus answered them, (S)“Destroy this temple, and in three days (T)I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It has taken forty-six years to build this temple,[c] and will you raise it up in three days?” 21 But he was speaking about (U)the temple of his body. 6:13; John 17:15 guard you against # See Matt. For ver. 12 t Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. I wish above all things (περὶ πάντων εὔχομαι) Wrong. 3 (A)Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love. 3 John. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. John 2-3 English Standard Version (ESV) The Wedding at Cana. 33 Whoever receives his testimony (CO)sets his seal to this, (CP)that God is true. 4 f In him was life, 1 and g the life was the light of men. 1 a The elder to the beloved Gaius, b whom I love in truth. Compare the plural, 1 John 3:2, 1 John 3:21; 1 John 4:1, 1 John 4:7, 1 John 4:11. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. 17 For # ch. 1:22; Eph. u Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, v so that our joy may be complete. 17 For (BG)God did not send his Son into the world (BH)to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Beloved. 6:38, 42, 62; 1 Cor. 3 But # See 1 Cor. So Rev. 10 By this it is evident who are the children of God, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, t nor is the one who u does not love his brother. Walking in Truth and Love 5:36, 38; 6:29, 57; 7:29; 8:42; 10:36; 11:42; 17:3; 20:21; Rom. 1:9 the Lord is faithful. Third John supplements statements on Christian hospitality in 2 John. 13:19 the evil one. Greeting. 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The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 a The elder to the elect lady and her children, b whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who c know d the truth, 2 e because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 f Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father … The reason why a the world does not know us is that b it did not know him. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 13 (M)The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus (N)went up to Jerusalem. 20 (BO)For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, (BP)lest his works should be exposed. 36:25-27; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Eph. 3 See y what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called z children of God; and so we are. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, k “Woman, l what does this have to do with me? 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, (CB)‘I am not the Christ, but (CC)I have been sent before him.’ 29 (CD)The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. 15, 16; ch. 1:13; Rev. 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 19 (BK)And this is the judgment: (BL)the light has come into the world, and (BM)people loved the darkness rather than the light because (BN)their works were evil. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. John 3 - ESV: Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Grace. 3 John 1 - The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 15:47; [Rom. John 3:26 And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness--look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him." 1 John 3 English Standard Version (ESV). 3 John English Standard Version (ESV) Greeting. 26 And they came to John and said to him, (BV)“Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, (BW)to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and (BX)all are going to him.” 27 John answered, (BY)“A person cannot receive even one thing (BZ)unless it is given him (CA)from heaven. John The Word Became Flesh. 15 And making a whip of cords, he drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen. 11:25, 26; 20:31]; See Matt. 3 e All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 2 This man came to Jesus[d] (AD)by night and said to him, (AE)“Rabbi, (AF)we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do (AG)unless God is with him.” 3 Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is (AH)born (AI)again[e] he cannot (AJ)see the kingdom of God.” 4 Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is old? 21 But whoever (BQ)does what is true (BR)comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.”. [f] 7 (AN)Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You[g] must be born (AO)again.’ 8 (AP)The wind[h] blows (AQ)where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. 1 a In the beginning was b the Word, and c the Word was with God, and d the Word was God. 6 Now there were six stone water jars there (G)for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty (H)gallons. 5:24; 6:40, 47, 54; 1 John 5:12, 13; [ch. 5:36, 38; 6:29, 57; 7:29; 8:42; 10:36; 11:42; 17:3; 20:21; Rom. 2:4; 2 Thess. 1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, () whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who () know () the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father's Son, in truth and love. 3 John 2. 19:16. 6:61, 64]; See Matt. 5 And now I ask you, dear lady— # 1 John 2:7 not as though I were writing you a new commandment, but the one we have had from the beginning— # See 1 John 3:11 that we love one another. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 25 Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over (BU)purification. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 16 “For # Rom. He will establish you and # Matt. Vincent's Word Studies. 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, (V)his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed (W)the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken. 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. 16 And he told those who sold the pigeons, “Take these things away; do not make (P)my Father's house a house of trade.” 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, (Q)“Zeal for your house will consume me.”. 2 On (A)the third day there was a wedding at (B)Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 9:4, [See ver. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Font Size. 31; ch. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. 10:22], ver. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. Read John 3 from the ESV Bible online. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 John 2 in all English translations. 12 After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and (L)his brothers[b] and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. English Standard Version (ESV). 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Footnotes: a 2 Greek him b 3 Or from above; the Greek is purposely ambiguous and can mean both again and from above; also verse 7 c 6 The same Greek word means both wind and spirit d 7 The Greek for you is plural here e 8 The same Greek word means both wind and spirit f 11 The Greek for you is plural here; also four times in verse 12 g 13 Some manuscripts add who is in heaven Outline. 1 John 3:9–10 9 s No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God’s 2 seed abides in him; and he cannot keep on sinning, because he has been born of God. 8:3; 1 John 4:9, 10, 14, [ch. 6 (AL)That which is born of the flesh is (AM)flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 14 In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting there. 1:48; 5:42; 16:30; [ch. 14-17, [Matt. 10:6], Rom. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 24 But Jesus (Y)on his part did not entrust himself to them, because (Z)he knew all people 25 and needed no one to bear witness about man, for (AA)he himself knew what was in man. John 2 English Standard Version The Wedding at Cana 1 On the ... 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. English Standard Version (ESV), “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.”, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born, Some interpreters hold that the quotation ends at verse, Some interpreters hold that the quotation continues through verse. 2:4; 2 Thess. (CK)He who comes from heaven (CL)is above all. John 3:2 2 This man came to Jesus 1 j by night and said to him, k “Rabbi, l we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do m unless God is with him.” 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with (C)his disciples. And he poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. 7:3-8], ver. 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized 24 (for (BT)John had not yet been put in prison). 3 John Greeting. 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, (AT)we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but (AU)you[i] do not receive our testimony. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? Gr. 3 For c I rejoiced greatly when the brothers 1 came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. Greetings (1-3) Commendation ; … The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 5:8; Eph. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 34 For he whom (CQ)God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit (CR)without measure. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 32 (CM)He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, (CN)yet no one receives his testimony. 1:29 the world, # 3:16 Or For this is how God loved the world # Rom. 4:48; 6:30; [Ex. 2 John 3 English Standard Version (ESV). 10:28 perish but have eternal life. Read full chapter. This sense of περί is contrary to New Testament usage. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, (D)“Woman, (E)what does this have to do with me? And (K)his disciples believed in him. 12:38, ch. Read more Share Copy Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. The preposition means concerning. John 2:13-25 English Standard Version (ESV) Jesus Cleanses the Temple. 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