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The Agora
Bible Articles and Lessons: 1-9
3Jo, overview
Author:
John
Time:
AD 85 – 95
Summary:
John had sent brothers with letters to one of the churches but a leader, Diotrephes, refused to accept the brothers or the letter they carried. The letter commends Gaius for welcoming these brothers and also warns Diotrephes.
Outline
1.
Greetings to Gaius: 3Jo 1:1–8
2.
Criticism of Diotrephes: 3Jo 1:9–11
3.
Praise of Demetrius: 3Jo 1:12
4.
Conclusion: 3Jo 1:13,14