The Book Of 3 John: A. D. 85-95
The author for the book of 3 John was John. It was also written between A.D. 85 - 95. He was one of the original apostles (those personally authorized and empowered by Christ to deliver his original message and help establish the New Testament church), again identifies himself by the title of “the elder” (v.1; see the introduction to 2 John). This personal letter is addressed to a loyal follower of Christ named Gaius (v.1), who was likely a member of one of the church communities in Asia minor (which is modern-day Turkey). As with John’s other letters, 3 John was most likely written from Ephesus in the late 80s or early 90s of the first century. Toward the end of the first century, itinerant ministers (the ones who would travel city to city)
were commonly supported by believers who welcomed them into their homes and helped them on their way with material and financial support. Gaius was one of many faithful Christians who graciously hosted and supported trustworthy traveling ministers. However, a leader named Diotrephes arrogantly resisted John’s authority and refused to receive messengers whom John had sent. For 3 John being the shortest book in the Bible, it does hold a lot of valuable information about what happened during the time.
were commonly supported by believers who welcomed them into their homes and helped them on their way with material and financial support. Gaius was one of many faithful Christians who graciously hosted and supported trustworthy traveling ministers. However, a leader named Diotrephes arrogantly resisted John’s authority and refused to receive messengers whom John had sent. For 3 John being the shortest book in the Bible, it does hold a lot of valuable information about what happened during the time.