3 John

The Third Epistle of John is a short letter written by the Apostle John to his friend Gaius. It is the third of three epistles traditionally attributed to John, and is believed to have been written around AD 90-95. The letter begins with a greeting from John to Gaius, expressing his joy at hearing of Gaius’ good health. He then commends Gaius for his hospitality and kindness to the traveling missionaries, and encourages him to continue in his good works. John also expresses his hope that Gaius will be able to visit him soon. John then turns to the subject of Diotrephes, a man who has been causing trouble in the church. John warns Gaius to stay away from Diotrephes, as he is a proud and arrogant man who refuses to accept the authority of the apostles. John also encourages Gaius to support Demetrius, a faithful servant of the church, and to reject Diotrephes’ false teachings. The letter ends with a final greeting from John to Gaius, and a prayer for his continued health and prosperity. The Third Epistle of John is a short but powerful letter that encourages believers to remain faithful to the teachings of the apostles and to reject false teachings. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of hospitality and kindness to those in need. Finally, it serves as a warning to stay away from those who are proud and arrogant, and who reject the authority of the apostles.