Walk in truth — a personal commendation from John.
Key themes: truth, hospitality, church support, John.
| Author | John the apostle |
|---|---|
| Date Written | c. AD 85–95 |
| Original Audience | Gaius, a faithful church member |
3 John is a personal letter from 'the elder' (John) to a man named Gaius — commending him for his hospitality to traveling missionaries, warning against the domineering Diotrephes who 'loves to be first,' and recommending Demetrius. It is the most personal of the Johannine letters, giving a window into the practical challenges of early church leadership. The key verse is 3 John 4: 'I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth' — the heartbeat of every pastor and mentor in every generation.
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