From 8da46c766ec238214086e8ffe9117509c98963d6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: PaulDeYoung Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:38:58 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update '3jn/front/intro.md' --- 3jn/front/intro.md | 20 -------------------- 1 file changed, 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/3jn/front/intro.md b/3jn/front/intro.md index b48786aa37..85ffd44de2 100644 --- a/3jn/front/intro.md +++ b/3jn/front/intro.md @@ -1,7 +1,5 @@ # Introduction to 3 John -## Part 1: General Introduction - ### Outline of the Book of 3 John 1. Introduction (1:1) @@ -17,21 +15,3 @@ The letter does not give the name of the author. The author only identified hims John wrote this letter to a believer named Gaius. He instructed Gaius to be hospitable to fellow believers who were traveling through his area. -### How should the title of this book be translated? - -Translators may choose to call this book by its traditional title, "3 John" or "Third John." Or they may choose a clearer title, such as "The Third Letter from John" or "The Third Letter John Wrote." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]]) - -## Part 2: Important Religious and Cultural Concepts - -### What is hospitality? - -Hospitality was an important concept in the ancient Near East. It was important to be friendly towards foreigners or outsiders and provide help to them if they needed it. In 2 John, John discouraged Christians from showing hospitality to false teachers. In 3 John, John encouraged Christians to show hospitality to faithful teachers. - -## Part 3: Important Translation Issues - -### How does the author use family relationships in his letter? - -The author used the terms "brother" and "children" in a way that can be confusing. The scriptures often used the term "brothers" to refer to Jews. But in this letter, John used the word to refer to Christians. Also, John called some believers his "children." These are believers he taught to obey Christ. - -John also used the term "Gentile" in a way that could be confusing. The scriptures often used the term "Gentile" to refer to people who are not Jews. But in this letter, John used the word to refer to those who did not believe in Jesus. -