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