3 John
Third John commends Gaius for his hospitality to traveling missionaries and condemns Diotrephes for his arrogance. It illustrates the importance of supporting gospel workers and living in truth.
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๐ About This Book
Purpose
To commend faithful hospitality to traveling missionaries and confront a church leader abusing his authority.
Audience
Gaius, a faithful believer being opposed by Diotrephes.
Key Themes
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Did You Know?
- Written to an individual named Gaius - commending his hospitality
- Diotrephes is rebuked for refusing to welcome traveling teachers
- Demetrius is commended as a good example
- Contains 'I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth'
- Only 14 verses - one of the shortest books
- Deals with church politics and power struggles
- John planned to visit and deal with Diotrephes personally
- Shows that even first-century churches had leadership conflicts
- Gaius is commended for supporting missionaries financially
- The only NT book that does not mention Jesus or Christ by name