3 John

The Author

John — The elder apostle still pastoring churches decades after Jesus' ascension — identifying himself simply as 'the Elder'

Written by 'the Elder,' traditionally identified as the Apostle John. Same authorship debate as 1 and 2 John.

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What's It About?

Third John is another tiny letter — this time about church drama. Gaius is doing great, showing hospitality to traveling missionaries. Diotrephes is on a power trip, refusing to welcome anyone and kicking people out of the church. Demetrius is the good example. It's a snapshot of real church politics in the first century — proof that messy leadership dynamics are nothing new.

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