Book of 3 John
Book 64 of the Bible • 1 Chapter • 14 verses
Genre
General Epistles
Author
Traditionally John the Apostle
Date Written
Traditionally dated c. 85–95 AD
Key Theme
Start Reading Chapter 1 →Hospitality to faithful ministers.
About 3 John3 John praises Gaius for showing hospitality to missionary evangelists and warns against Diotrephes, an autocratic leader who refuses them.
Key Verses in 3 John
“Beloved, I pray that in every way you may prosper and enjoy good health, as your soul also prospers.”3 John 1:2 →
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”3 John 1:4 →
“I have written to the church about this, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not accept our instruction.”3 John 1:9 →
“Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.”3 John 1:5 →
“Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.”3 John 1:11 →