Who Wrote This Book?  The apostle John wrote this book about the same time as 1^st and 2d John, in the A.D. 80’s.

Written To:  This was a brief letter to his friend Gaius, perhaps to accompany his more general letter from 1 John.  He encouraged him for his faithful support of legitimate teachers.  He also warned him about the actions of a certain strong-willed leader named Diotrephes.

Why It Was Written.  This book shows the Christian love in success and failure.  First John teaches us to love; third John illustrates the right and wrong ways to love.  It also teaches how to love, especially in church.

Key Verses:  As in 2d John, 3d John consists of 13 verses, so all are a key verse.  Take 5 minutes to read 3 John.