3 John
How should Christians support those who travel around telling the good news? Read 3 John and find out.
Start readingWhat makes 3 John special?
Like 2 John, this short book is in the style of a letter and has a standard greeting and conclusion. However, it is written to a specific person named Gaius.
Why was 3 John written?
The writer offers prayers and thanks for his friend Gaius, who has been welcoming the followers of the Lord who traveled to Gaius' area with the message about Jesus. One leader of Gaius' church group named Diotrephes has been refusing to welcome any of the Lord's followers and was urging others not to welcome them either. So, Gaius is encouraged to keep welcoming the Lord's followers even if Diotrephes does not.
What's the story behind the scene?
See the Introductions to 1 John and 2 John for background information on this short book.
How is 3 John constructed?
3 John may be outlined in the following way:
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