Book of 3 John
New TestamentGeneral Epistle

Book of 3 John

1

Chapters

14

Verses

John the Apostle

Author

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Date Written

Overview

3 John commends hospitality to traveling missionaries while condemning a domineering church leader.

Purpose

To commend Gaius for his hospitality and address problems caused by Diotrephes.

Historical Context

A personal letter dealing with church leadership and missionary support.

Name Origins

Greek

III Ιωάννης

3 Iōannēs

Key Themes

HospitalityTruthLeadershipSupportExampleFellowship

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Book Outline

Greeting

1-4

Joy in Gaius

Hospitality

5-8

Support workers

Diotrephes

9-10

Bad example

Demetrius

11-12

Good example

Closing

13-14

Future visit

Key Verses

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.
3 John 1:4
He that doeth good is of God.
3 John 1:11
I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health.
3 John 1:2

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