Joe: Alright, let's get into this Bible stuff. Tell me about 3 John 1.

Bible Expert: The author of the epistle is John the elder. He is writing to Gaius, commending him for his hospitality to the Christian missionaries and encouraging him to continue in his good works.

Joe: Wow, this Gaius guy sounds like a real mensch.

Bible Expert: Indeed. John also sends his greetings to Gaius’s friends, Demetrius, and speaks of the good report he has heard about him.

Joe: So what else is in there?

Bible Expert: John wishes that Gaius would prosper in all things, even as his soul prospers. He speaks of the joy he had when he heard the truth of the gospel from Gaius’s own mouth, and he encourages Gaius to continue in the truth. He also warns Gaius to beware of false teachers and encourages him to imitate the good works of those who walk in the truth.

Joe: Interesting. That seems like good advice.

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. John also speaks of how Diotrephes is spreading malicious gossip about John and the other Christians and how he will not receive them in his house. He encourages Gaius to follow the example of the good works of Demetrius, who has a good testimony from all men.

Joe: Alright, well that was a lot of info. Let's take a break and come back to this in a bit.