Author

John (the apostle)

Written

~AD 85–95

Testament

New Testament

Chapters

1

Key Theme

Hospitality, faithfulness, and the contrast between godly and selfish leadership.

Written For

Gaius, a faithful believer

Introduction of 3 John

Third John, also written by the apostle John, is the shortest book in the New Testament. It contrasts two men: the hospitable Gaius, who supported traveling missionaries, and the domineering Diotrephes, who rejected John’s authority. The letter highlights the importance of supporting faithful workers and living with humility. Its personal glimpse into early church tensions feels surprisingly modern and practical.