3 John 1
1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
Common Questions About 3 John 1
What does John commend Gaius for in 3 John?
3 John 1:5-8 commends Gaius for his faithful hospitality toward traveling missionaries, even though they were strangers to him, describing this support as worthy of God and something that made Gaius a fellow worker for the truth.
Who is Diotrephes and what does John say about him?
3 John 1:9-10 describes Diotrephes as someone who loves to put himself first, refuses to acknowledge John's authority, spreads malicious talk, refuses to welcome traveling believers, and even puts people out of the church who try to.
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Questions to Think About
- Gaius's hospitality toward strangers doing gospel work is held up as a genuine, praiseworthy act of faithfulness. Where might you have an opportunity to practice that same kind of generous hospitality toward someone you don't know well?
- Diotrephes is described as loving to put himself first, in sharp contrast to Gaius's humble generosity. Where might pride or a desire for control show up in your own leadership or influence over others?
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