ACC ~ 3 John 1 v12

DOING WHAT IS GOOD. HILARY OF ARLES: Demetrius was highly regarded by everybody because of his virtue. Some people take this verse to mean that he was criticized by everyone, but I cannot see how such an interpretation is possible. INTRODUCTORY COMMENTARY ON 3 JOHN.

WHICH DEMETRIUS? ANDREAS: In my opinion this Demetrius is the same man who made silver idols of Artemis and who once led a riot against the apostle Paul. CATENA.

TESTIMONY FROM EVERYONE. OECUMENIUS: By “all” John means primarily all those who respect the truth, though it is possible that the term should be extended to cover unbelievers as well, since Paul tried to please both Jews and Gentiles.By “the truth itself” he means the fact that Demetrius practices what he preaches. For there are some who sound good when they talk, but their subsequent actions do not live up to what they claim. COMMENTARY ON 3 JOHN.