New Testament · Brief Letter
3 John
1 chapters · 14 verses · John · ~90 AD
A church leader named Diotrephes loves being first. He refuses to welcome missionaries and kicks out those who do. John has something to say about that.
Overview
The shortest book in the Bible — a personal letter contrasting three men: Gaius (faithful and generous), Diotrephes (power-hungry and controlling), and Demetrius (well-spoken of by everyone). It's a snapshot of real church politics in the first century — and a warning about what happens when ego takes the pulpit.
Key chapters of 3 John
Themes:hospitalityleadershiptruthcharacter
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