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3 John
New Testament • 1 chapters
General Epistles
About This Book
A personal letter commending Gaius for his hospitality to traveling missionaries while criticizing Diotrephes who refuses to welcome them.
Quick Overview
The shortest book in the Bible! A snapshot of early church life—praising good hospitality and calling out bad behavior.
Author
John the apostle
Historical Period
Late first century
Key Themes
HospitalityTruthLeadershipImitationChurch Politics
Key Figures
The Elder (John) • Gaius • Diotrephes • Demetrius
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Translation: Douay-Rheims - Catholic Bible