What is the book of 3 John?
The book of 3 John is a letter. The letter doesn’t say who the writer was. It’s thought that the apostle John wrote it. The way the letter is written is very much like 1 John and 2 John.
It’s thought that John wrote this letter around the year AD 90.
The New Testament includes three letters that are thought to be written by John. This is the third letter.
Who was 3 John written to?
To a believer named Gaius. It’s thought that Gaius was a church leader in the area of Ephesus.
Followers of Jesus recognise that 3 John shares the truth about Jesus. It’s for all people everywhere.
Why was 3 John written?
To ask Gaius to help some believers who were travelling.
To warn Gaius not to be like another church leader named Diotrephes.
Main ideas
Staying faithful to the truth about Jesus.
Serving other believers and working together with them.
Doing good.
Outline
Greetings (1:1–2).
John encourages Gaius (1:3–8).
John warns against Diotrephes (1:9–11).
The good example of Demetrius (1:12).
Final greetings (1:13–15).