(3 John 1-14)

I. Gaius (1-8)

A. John’s opinion of him
1. “Beloved…whom I love in the truth” (1; 2 Timothy 4:11; 1 Peter 5:12; 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 2:2)
2. Prayer for wealth and health “just as your soul prospers” (3 John 2)

B. Gaius’ faithfulness caused John’s joy (3-4; 1 Cor. 3:6)
C. Gaius’ support of missionaries (3 John 5-8)

II. Diotrephes (9-10)

A. A heart dominated by pride and love for power (9; Romans 12:3)
B. Prating with malicious words (10; Ephesians 4:29)
C. Refusing to receive traveling brethren (10)
D. Forbidding the hospitality to the point of disfellowship (10)

III. Demetrius (11-12)

A. Good testimony from all (12; Matthew 5:14-16; 1 Timothy 3:7; Proverbs 22:1)
B. Good testimony from John and his fellow workers (12)
C. Good testimony from the truth (12; Romans 12:1-2)